Honen-in Temple

4.5

This is a mountain temple of the Jodo Buddhist sect in Higashiyama, with a renovated thatched hut that was once used for six o’clock prayer by Honen priests and their followers. The road leading to the temple has white sand platforms on each side representing water, and by passing between them one’s mind and body can be purified. The garden with pond is particularly wonderful in the autumn season when changing leaves can be seen. The temple is full of special sights including Fusuma-e (painting on a sliding screen) by Kano Mitsunobu, and the grave of Tanizaki Junichiro only open during special time-limited events.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shishigatanigoshonodanchou 30 Map
Area: Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0757712420
Hours: [Worship times]6:00-16:00
Fees: [Admission fee] Free (During the special opening period, admission fee to the temple is charged)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Tranquil and lovely

Reviewed : 2019.11.24

This temple is a little off the beaten path, and much less visited than other temples in Kyoto. I appreciated the peace and tranquility, and found the moss-covered thatched roof of the front gate to...
THE FRONT GATE IS WORTH THE VISIT

Reviewed : 2019.11.14

This is the second year trying to get the right photo, this Fall I made it. Approaching the temple, the gate with its thatched roof is highlight with the fall colors is worth the visit. The temple...
Peaceful

Reviewed : 2019.11.06

This temple is only a short distance from the Philosophers Walk, about half way down, so we broke off to go and see it. It comprises just a few small building in a pleasant wooded area with a small...