Hongan-ji Chikamatsu Betsu-in Temple
本願寺近松別院
A historic Jodo Shinshu temple, once a de facto head temple, rebuilt after wartime dismantling.
What it is
- A direct temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect.
- The chief priest is also the head of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect.
- Played an important role in Honganji's history.
- Established in 1469, became the de facto head temple.
What to see
- The main hall, rebuilt and restored in 1981.
- A mound called Inuzuka, where a dog was buried.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県大津市札の辻4-26 Open in Google Maps
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