Honen-in, Kyoto
Honen-in is a Jodoshu temple built in 1680 to honor the priest Honen.
Honen-in is a Jodoshu temple built in 1680 to honor the priest Honen. It is a quiet temple with some interesting raised sand designs.
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Honen-in and Nearby Sights on Map
Philosopher's Walk
Anraku-ji
The Anraku-ji Temple presents a breathtaking sight in cherry blossom season and autumn, which are the only times it is accessible to the public
Ginkakuji
The Ginkaku-ji Temple, known as the Silver Pavilion, is a 15th century Zen temple with a sand garden, moss garden, and reflecting pond
Shinnyo-do
Shinshōgokuraku-ji
Koun-ji
The Kounji Temple is known for its shakkei gardens which frame the Higashiyama hills
Nyakuoji Shrine
Shorin-in
Sen-oku Hakuko Kan
Eikandō Temple
The Eikan-do Temple is the headquarters of the Seizan branch of the Jōdoshū Buddhist sect, and features an unusual wooden statue of the Amida Buddha, Mikaeri Amida, that looks to the right rather than facing forward