Honman-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Japan
The Honman-ji temple holds position as the principal temple of the Nichiren sect's Rokujo-mon school, featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and extensive gardens.
Founded in 1410, the temple gained prominence when Emperor Go Nara designated it as an imperial prayer site and later received support from Tokugawa Yoshimune.
The temple preserves nine scrolls of the Lotus Sutra written in gold characters on navy blue paper, designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
Located an 8-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station, the temple maintains open hours from 10:00 to 16:00 with free admission and private parking facilities.
The temple gardens contain 90-year-old weeping cherry trees that produce flowers in spring, complemented by seasonal displays of peonies and autumn foliage.
Location: Kamigyō-ku
Address: 京都府京都市上京区寺町通今出川上る二丁目鶴山町16
GPS coordinates: 35.03225,135.76767
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:23
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