Chion-in Temple
知恩院
Chion-in Temple is the head temple of the Jodo-shu sect, founded by Honen.
What it is
- Head temple of the Jodo-shu sect.
- Founded by Honen.
- Built where Honen spent his later life.
- Main deity is a statue of Honen Shonin.
What to see
- Main hall (Mieido) is a National Treasure.
- Sanmon gate is a National Treasure.
- Sanmon gate is Japan's largest existing temple gate.
- Important cultural properties including artworks.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市東山区新橋通大和大路東入三丁目林下町400 Open in Google Maps
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