Hōrin-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Japan
The temple incorporates several buildings, including the Okiagari Daruma-do structure and a concrete Daihorin-to tower displaying numerous daruma dolls on its first floor.
Founded in 1727, Hōrin-ji belongs to the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and maintains its original Hondo main hall within the temple complex.
The second floor of Shuseido contains the Eireiden, which holds mortuary tablets commemorating individuals who perished in the South Pacific during World War II.
Visitors can reach the temple using the JR Sanin Main Line to Enmachi Station or take the Kyoto City Bus to the Nishinokyo Enmachi stop.
The Kinema Hall section of the temple maintains a dedication to members of the film industry, establishing a connection between religious heritage and cinema.
Location: Kamigyō-ku
Inception: 1727
Address: 京都府京都市上京区下ノ下立売通紙屋川東入 602-8366
GPS coordinates: 35.02600,135.73186
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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