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Higashi Honganji is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect “Shinshu Otani sect”. Shoseien Garden, located in the enclave across Karasuma-dori, is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is Hongan-ji Temple,…
Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji Temple in Kyoto is also known as the much easier to say Tō-Ji Temple and is famed for its striking five-storied pagoda. It’s the tallest pagoda in Japan at 55m and is a national treasure. In 823, Kukai (Kobo…
Hokanji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect known for its five-story pagoda called Yasaka-to (Important Cultural Property). It is said to have a very old history and was founded by Prince Shotoku in the Asuka Period. However, numerous…
Nishi Honganji Temple is the head temple of the Honganji School of Jodo Shinshu. Its official name is Ryukokuzan Honganji Temple. It is also called “Onishi-san” by the local people of Kyoto. After the separation of Higashi-Honganji, both schools became…
