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Honenin Temple
Preserved in the archive in 2008. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.
Honenin Temple Kyoto is one of the temples along Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk. Honenin Temple was established to honour Honen the founder of Jodo sect. Honenin Temple was founded in 1681 by the 38th abbot of Chionin Temple on the site of a temple where Honen (1133-1212: founder of the Jodo sect) and his disciples trained. There are paintings on the sliding screens in the head priest’s quarters are attributed to the Kano school of painters. This temple has an attractive pond garden. Sculpted sand formations can be seen near the temple gate. The graveyard holds memorial stones for a number of authors such as Tanizaki Junichiro and other well-known people. Honenin Temple is a beautiful secluded temple with a thatched gate. Kyoto Hotels Looking for Kyoto Accommodation? Please support our site by using our Kyoto Hotels reservation system and save up to 70%. | | |