Hōnen-in
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A Buddhist temple along the Philosopher’s Path with a gorgeous garden.
Insider Tip
Take some time to stop by the smaller, lesser-known shrines and temples that you see; they’re often just as beautiful as well as less crowded.
One of Kyoto’s hidden pleasures, this temple was founded in 1680 to honour the priest H?nen
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The temple, built in 1680, is on a site chosen in the 13th century by Honen, founder of the populist Jodo sect of Buddhism.
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Address: ３０番地 Shishigatani Goshonodanchō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8422, Japan
Website: http://www.honen-in.jp/
Phone: +81 75-771-2420
Hours: Closed
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Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Take some time to stop by the smaller, lesser-known shrines and temples that you see; they’re often just as beautiful as well as less crowded.
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