Yamashina Hongan-ji
山科本願寺
Explore the historic ruins of a powerful fortified temple, significant in Japan's religious history.
What it is
- A Jodo Shinshu temple founded by Rennyo.
- Completed on September 23, 1483, after six years of construction.
- Referred to as a castle due to its fortifications.
- Burned down on September 23, 1532.
What to see
- Earthwork remains are in Yamashina Chuo Park.
- The former South Hall site is now Kōshō-ji temple.
- Moat and earthworks once surrounded the temple.
- South Hall site and earthwork remains are national historic sites.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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