NishiHongan-ji is head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect in Shimogyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto. The temple has a number of national treasures, important cultural properties such as Miei-do and Amida-do and Kara-mon and Hiunkaku and Shoin. Ginkgo trees of old about 400 years, has been designated as a natural monument of Kyoto. Nishihongan-ji has been a World Heritage Site as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”.
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【Address】60, Monzencho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 600-8358, Japan
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【Established】A.D.1591
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【Sect】Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji sect
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【Admission Time】March-April 5:30-17:30
May-August 5:30-18:00
September-October 5:30-17:30
November-February 5:30-17:00 -
【Fee】Worship Free
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【Access】JR Tokaido Line “Kyoto Station”（A 10-minute walk）
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