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Kyoto, Kyoto / 東本願寺

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

The head temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha, formally called Shinshu Honbyo. It began as a mausoleum built by followers of Shinran to enshrine his image, and the present temple was founded in 1602 between Rokujo and Shichijo on Karasuma-dori. The Goeido hall holds the image of Shinran and the Amidado hall the principal Amida Buddha; it was burned and rebuilt several times from the Edo to the Meiji period.

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20 Oct 2026

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Opening hours

Gates open Mar-Oct 5:50-17:30 and Nov-Feb 6:20-16:30. Anyone may visit freely while the gates are open.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

7 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station, 5 minutes from Gojo subway station, or 1 minute from the Karasuma-Shichijo city bus stop.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
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Address: Kyoto, Kyoto (Japanese address: 京都府京都市下京区烏丸通七条上る)

Official site: https://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/

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