Japan Nishi Honganji Temple Travel Guide

Japan

Scenic spot introduction:

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is the largest temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is the head temple of the Pure Land Shin sect of Japanese Buddhism. It has the most beautiful scenery in Kyoto and is a national treasure of Japan. It was listed as a United Nations World Cultural Heritage in 1994. This temple Located in Shimokyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, it was founded in Higashiyama in Bunei 9 (1272) and moved to its current location in Tensho 19 (1591).

Attractions distribution:

The Karamon, Hakushoin, Blackshoin, Nanno Stage, and Hokuno Stage in Nishi Honganji Temple are Japan's national treasure buildings. Among them, Feiyun Pavilion, Golden Pavilion, and Silver Pavilion are called the Three Pavilions of Kyoto. The image of Shinran Sage, one The glyph-shaped bowl and the Thirty-Six Houses Collection are famous Japanese treasures. Other exciting attractions include the opposite temple, murals, and the dry landscape-style Huxi Garden.

Scenic spot features:

Prayer, travel, temple

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Japan

How to get there:

Bus: 1. Take the Kyoto Station city bus (Kyoto Eki-mae) No. 9, No. 28, or No. 75 (to Nishigamo Garage, etc.) and get off at Nishi Honganji-mae.

2. Take bus No. 207 from Kawaramachi Station city bus (Shijo Kawaramachi) and get off at Shimabara Exit.

3. From Omiya Station, take city bus (Shijo Omiya) No. 18, No. 71, No. 206, take No. 207, and get off at Shimabara Exit.

4. From Shichijo Station city bus (Shichijo Keihan-mae) No. 206, take bus No. 208 and get off at Shichijo Horikawa.

Rental: Indicate the destination (Nishi Honganji Temple), it is about 10 minutes from JR Kyoto Station via Hankyu Omiya Station, and from Keihan Shichijo Station.