Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
Shimogyo, Kyoto Prefecture
At a Glance
Nishi Hongan-ji was moved to its current Kyoto site in 1591, reportedly through a land donation by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The complex joined UNESCO's Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage listing in 1994.
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Visit Duration
Thorough (90+ minutes)
Within 300 m Within 600 m
KT187-龍谷ミュージアム
docomo bike share
KT253-龍谷大学 大宮キャンパス東黌
docomo bike share
七条堀川交番 西側の土地
HELLO CYCLING
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
What this place is believed to grant
12 structures on the grounds
Fascinating facts about this place
Nishi Hongan-ji was moved to its current Kyoto site in 1591, reportedly through a land donation by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The complex joined UNESCO's Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage listing in 1994.
Seven Nishi Hongan-ji structures are National Treasures, including Karamon, Goei-do, Amida Hall, the Flying Cloud Pavilion, and the north Noh stage.
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