Enter the World Heritage Site, Higashi Honganji

This share is about Higashi Honganji, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Higashi Honganji is the head temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect, officially known as 'Shinshu Honbyo.' To distinguish it from Nishi Honganji, it is commonly referred to as 'Higashi Honganji.' The origin of Honganji dates back to 1272 when Shinran's youngest daughter, Kakushinni, and others built a temple on the site of Otani in Higashiyama and enshrined a statue of Shinran. In 1591, the 11th head priest, Kennyo, accepted a temple site donated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and built a temple hall (which became Nishi Honganji) on Taijo Horikawa. Later, in 1602, Tokugawa Ieyasu donated land at Karasuma Shichijo, and the 12th head priest, Kyonyo, established Honganji there, leading to the separation of Honganji into east and west. The current Garan was rebuilt during the Meiji period, and the Mieido, which houses the image of Shinran, is the world's largest wooden structure. 📍Address: Karasuma-dori Shichijo-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 🚃Transport: 7 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station, 15 minutes walk from Kintetsu Kyoto Station 5 minutes walk from Gojo Station on the Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line, 1 minute walk from Karasuma Shichijo Station on the Kyoto City Bus Higashi Honganji

Higashi Hongan-ji temple

Higashi Hongan-ji temple or in Japanese language is Shinshu Honbyo (Higashi Honganji). This temple is Buddhist temple where is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is so beautiful and very natural. When you go inside, they are not allowed to make a loud noise. It is closed very early. If I don’t remember wrongly, it is closed around 4:30 p.m. You can go to this temple by walking, taking taxi. It is quite old famous temple and this temple is made from wood. Many people come to visit this temple for wish the luck. #Temple #Kyoto #Japan

Higashi Hongan-ji: Serenity in Kyoto

#fallishere Location: Japan, 〒600-8505 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward Higashi Hongan-ji（東本願寺）, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a significant temple in the Jodo Shinshu sect of Japanese Buddhism. Established in 1602, it emerged as a separate entity from Nishi Hongan-ji due to disputes over leadership succession. The temple's history is intertwined with political and social changes in Japan, experiencing both prosperity and adversity. Throughout the centuries, Higashi Hongan-ji faced challenges such as fires and wars, contributing to the reconstruction of its structures. Notably, it played a role in the religious landscape during the Edo period and beyond. The temple complex showcases impressive architecture, including the Amida Hall, emphasizing the sect's focus on the worship of Amida Buddha. Higashi Hongan-ji continues to be a spiritual and cultural hub, attracting pilgrims and visitors alike. Its rich history and architectural significance make it a symbol of enduring Buddhist traditions in Japan. #trip #2023travel #2023trip #2023travelwish #2023旅行願望 #timetotravel #tripblazers #historical #heritage #kyoto #japan

Kyotos Higashi Honganji Temple is the Buddhist temple of the Pure Land of Otani, and it is located at Kyoto Station in Kyotos Shimogyo-ku. The general of the levy general, Tokugawa Ieyasu, divided the original Honganji Temple into the East and West Honganji Temple. Very imposing building, the Master Hall is equivalent to the Daxiong Hall of the Chinese Buddhist Temple. It is 76 meters from north to south and 58 meters from east to west. It is second only to Nara Temple in Nara. It is the largest wooden building in Kyoto and one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. I have no feeling for the Honganji Temple. I lived in the Kyoto Railway Station and walked across the Chengcheng Garden. It is the Dongbenyuan Temple. Anyway, I will come in without any tickets. I began to think that the ginkgo tree inside was very good, but when I went to the Nishi Honganji Temple, the thick old ginkgo was second to the east.