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Nishi Honganji Temple

Spiritual Space

26 Monzen cho
Kyoto,
600-8358

Neighborhood: Shimogyo-ku

Nearest Train: Nishihonganjimae

Phone: +81 075 371 5181
Fax: +81 75 351 1211
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Home to the headquarters of the prosperous Jodo Shin-shu (True Pure Land Sect) school of Buddhism, founded in the thirteenth century by Shinran, Nishi Honganji is the center of a vast empire of millions of followers, who believe that the chanting of "namu amida butsu" will lead to future salvation. The two halls open to visitors in the spacious compound contain wall and screen paintings by the Kano school of artists and intricate carvings. More treasures are displayed in the shoin, but reservations must be made in advance. Of particular note, the southern gate, Karamon, is beautifully constructed and carved.

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Beautiful!
This place is also important place for Jyodo-syu(another is Higashi Honganji)....
Reviewed by:Kie from on Jul 16 2007

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