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Kyoto, Kyoto / 西本願寺

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

The head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, which grew out of the mausoleum built for Shinran, founder of Jodo Shinshu, after his death. Following several moves, it settled at its present site at Rokujo-Horikawa in 1591 under Toyotomi Hideyoshi's plan for the city. Its National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, such as the Hiunkaku pavilion and the Shoin, recall the splendor of Momoyama culture, and it was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994.

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Last official check

20 Oct 2026

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18 Jan 2027

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Opening hours

Gates open at 5:30 and close at 17:00 (from the temple's daily schedule for Oct 20, 2026, which notes it may change).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

From Kyoto Station, city bus 9, 28 or 75 to Nishi-Honganji-mae, or Keihan Bus 311 / 312 from the Hachijo exit to Nishi-Honganji. By taxi, a few minutes from JR Kyoto Station, or about 10 minutes from Hankyu Omiya or Keihan Shichijo stations.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Parking

North precinct car park, entered from Hanayacho-dori; large vehicles can enter Hanayacho-dori only from the Horikawa-dori side (one way).

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Address: Kyoto, Kyoto (Japanese address: 京都府京都市下京区堀川通花屋町下る本願寺門前町)

Official site: https://www.hongwanji.kyoto/

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