Hongan-ji Nishiyama-betsu-in Temple
本願寺西山別院
Hongan-ji Nishiyama-betsu-in is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with unique architecture and grounds.
What it is
- A Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple.
- Founded by Saicho in the Heian period.
- Revived by Kakunyo in 1314.
- Originally named Kuon-ji.
What to see
- Main hall was a temporary Nishi Hongan-ji main hall.
- Kakuso-byo is on the temple grounds.
- Cemetery for followers is on the grounds.
- Training hall for monks is on the grounds.
- Bell tower is on the grounds.
- Shoin is on the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市西京区川島北裏町２９ Open in Google Maps
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