About Nishi Hongaji Temple

Nishi Honga-Ji temple is known for its remarkable Buddhist architecture. It is filled with paintings made on a gold background. It also houses important statues which date back to the 6th century. Founder's hall has a statue of Shinran. The Daishonin building has many special purpose rooms, each filled with beautiful fresco on walls and ceilings, including paintings of flowers in white and gold Kaiho Yusetsu.

 

Must See

  • Rooms adorned with paintings, numerous prominent statues, rooms decorated with paintings on the walls and ceilings
  • Sparrow room, chrysanthemum room, paintings of flowers in gold and white 

How to reach

By bus:  Take Kyoto City Bus #9, #28 or #75 bound for Nishigamo Via Nijo-Jo Castle (#9), Daikakuji Temple Via Arashiyama (#28), Eigamura (#75) and get off at Nishi Hongwanji-mae bus stop. About 1 min. walk from the bus stop. Busfare is around 230 Yen.

 By Taxi: About 5 min. from JR Kyoto Station. Taxi fare is usually less than Yen 1,000.

By Walk:  If the weather is nice, walking is the best way to get to the temple from JR Kyoto Station. It only takes about 15 mins. Just walk to the north on Horikawa Street and you will find the temple on your left right after Shichijo Street (7th Street).

Tips

 

  • Photography permitted and cameras are allowed
  • Make prior arrangements before visiting the temple as direct entry is not allowed
  • Stay hydrated as you will walk a lot.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you'll be walking uphill. 
  • Do not litter, drink alcohol or smoke. 
  • Maintain proper decorum and silence.

Visit Time

Sunday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 5:30 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 17.4°C

 

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