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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 commonly known by different names to distinguish them from each other.
In 1272, Shinran’s youngest daughter built a mausoleum in Higashiyama Otani, and it was moved to its current location by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1591.
Nishi Honganji Temple Information
| Name | Nishi Honganji Temple (Onishi-san) 西本願寺 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 5:30-17:30 (May-August: ~18:00, November-February: 6-17:00) |
| Closed | without a holiday |
| Fee | free |
| Address | Hanayacho-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Telephone | 075-371-5181 |
How To Get To Nishi Honganji Temple
On foot: about 15 minutes from JR Kyoto Station Central Exit.
