Hōnen-In

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  • Address
    Shishigatani Goshonodan-chō 30, Sakyō-ku
  • Phone
    771 2400
  • Transport
    bus: 10min walk from Jyōdo-ji bus stop, bus 5 from Kyoto Station, 10min walk from Jyōdo-ji bus stop, bus 5 from Kyoto Station

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Lonely Planet review

One of Kyoto's hidden pleasures, this temple was founded in 1680 to honour the priest Hōnen. It's a lovely, secluded temple with carefully raked gardens set back in the woods. The temple buildings include a small gallery where frequent exhibitions featuring local and international artists are held. If you need to escape the crowds that positively plague nearby Ginkaku-ji, come to this serene refuge.

Hōnen-in is a 12-minute walk from Ginkaku-ji temple (one of Kyoto's most beautiful sights), on a side street east of Tetsugaku-no-Michi; you may have to ask for directions.