Higashi Honganji TempleEast rivals West
3 Karasuma-dori Shichijo-agaru
Kyoto,
600-8167
Neighborhood: Shimogyo-ku
Nearest Train: Kyoto StationPhone: +81 75 371 9181
Fax: +81 75 461 1198
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Founded by shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa in 1602 as a rival to break the power of nearby Nishi Honganji, the Higashi Honganji temple covers a vast space close to Kyoto Station. Complete with massive gates, monumental buildings and a sizable colony of pigeons to rival Trafalgar Square in London, it is a 'must-see' location on every visitor's itinerary. Look for the black rope made from female devotees' hair used in the reconstruction of the buildings in the 19th century. Admission is free.2 ¢/min and up – call home from over 100 countries!http://travel.comfi.com/Best Value. Best Escape. – Escape to Tampa Bay! Click here for Deals!http://www.visittampabay.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners



Higashi Honganji is the most important place for the Jodo Shin Sect(Nishi honganji which is located...
Reviewed by:Kie from on Jul 09 2007