LOCATION
- Higashi Honganji Temple
It is the head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and is called “Shinshu Honbyo” or commonly known as “Higashi Honganji Temple.
The Mikagedo Hall houses the image of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the sect, and the Amida Hall houses the Amida Nyorai, the principal image of the sect. After the death of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the sect, many people who adored him built a mausoleum to enshrine his image at the site of his grave, which was the beginning of Higashi Honganji.
Approximately 15 min. by Kyoto City BusName Higashi Honganji Temple Address 754 Tokoha-Cho, Karasuma-Dori ShichijoAgaru, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto-City 600-8505 Tel 075-371-9181 URL https://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/ アクセス Approximately 15 min. by Kyoto City Bus