Hōun-in Temple
法雲院 (京都市)
Houn-in is a Rinzai temple in Kyoto, founded in 1661, housing important family portraits and death poems.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect temple in Kyoto.
- Established in 1661 by Karasuma Sukeyoshi.
- Isshi Bunshu is the founding priest.
- It became the family temple for the Karasuma family.
What to see
- The principal image is Senju Kannon.
- A 1640 portrait of Karasuma Mitsuhiro.
- Karasuma Mitsuhiro's death poem from 1638.
- A 1665 portrait of Isshi Bunshu.
- A 1665 portrait of Nyosetsu Bungan.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市右京区太秦蜂岡町17 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
