Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Shimogyō-ku / Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
- Nearest stationGojō Station 0.8 km
- DesignationSpecial Place of Scenic Beauty, Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure
- Year1591 (founded)
Nishi Hongan-ji (西本願寺) is a Buddhist temple in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha subsect.
From the Wikipedia article “Nishi Hongan-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Gojō Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1591 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nishi Hongan-ji Temple?
- Gojō Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nishi Hongan-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure.
- When was Nishi Hongan-ji Temple founded?
- In 1591.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Amida Hall, Nishi Hongwanji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Goeidō: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kuro Shoin: Iwai Taketoshi (Public domain), North Noh Stage, Nishi Hongan-ji: Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚市, Hyogo / 兵庫県, Japan / 日本 (CC BY-SA 2.0), Taimensho and Shiro Shoin: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hiunkaku, Nishi Hongwanji: Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚, Hyogo / 兵庫, Japan / 日本 (CC BY-SA 2.0)
