Kyoto Sights

Hōnen-in

#85 of 340 things to do in Kyoto

#3021 of 21665 things to do in Asia

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  • Address
    • Shishigatani Goshonodan-chō 30 Sakyō-ku
  • Transport
    • 10min walk from Jyōdo-ji bus stop, bus 5 from Kyoto Station
  • Phone
    • 075 771 2400
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 6am-4pm

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Lonely Planet review for Hōnen-in

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, on a side street to the east of Tetsugaku-no-Michi; you may have to ask for directions.

 

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