Onishi-san is the name of Nishi Honganji Temple,

the head temple of the Honganji School of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism,

located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, and is affectionately known

by its nickname to distinguish it from Higashi Honganji Temple.

The precincts of the temple are designated as a national historic site,

and the temple aims to be open to the public by holding events that are open to all.

Nowadays, events have been cancelled due to the effects of the corona,

but you can still visit the temple ＾＾.

 



 

1「Otani Honbyo　大谷本廟」

This is the graveyard of Shinran Shonin, the founder

of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, as well as other priests of the past.

It is also a place where many people visit to pay their respects and smoke incense.

 

2「Karamon 　唐門」

The gorgeously decorated gate with many carvings is

nicknamed the "Higurashi-mon　日暮らし門"

because the sun will set before you know it if you admire its beauty.

 

3「Kitanoh Butai　北能舞台」

It is designated as a national treasure as it is the oldest Noh stage

that is more than 430 years old and the year it was built is known.

There are many other buildings designated as national treasures,

and they are all worth seeing!

 

Opening hours: 5:30-17:00

Address: Hanayamachi-Kudaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

Phone number: 075-371-5181

Access: 15 minutes walk from Kyoto Station

https://www.hongwanji.kyoto/

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close to Nishi Honganji Temple (3 houses)!

Building I and III are women-only, and Building II is an international exchange building for men

and women together.

All three houses are fully furnished and have five private western style rooms.

The house is fully equipped with a kitchen, shower, 2 toilets and 2 sinks.

 

　

 

Supermarket (5 minutes on foot) / Kamogawa River (5 minutes on foot) /

Gojo Subway Station (7 minutes on foot) / Convenience Store (4 minutes on foot) /

Shijo Kawaramachi (14 minutes on foot) / Bus stop Gojo Takakura (4 minutes on foot) /

Gion (25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes on bus)

 

Even if it's your first time, please feel free to contact us＾＾