Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto｜Headquarters of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect.

I want to visit temples all over the world Share today about Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto Nishi Honganji Temple Headquarters of the Honganji sect of Jodo Shinshu in Japan Founded by Shinran Sage, the founder of Jodo Shinshu He advocated "reciting the Buddha's name with confidence" Nishi Honganji Temple was originally built in 1272 It was called "Ryukokuyama Honganji Temple" at that time. The original location was Uji in the southern suburbs of Kyoto Later due to social unrest Moved to Kyoto 🗺️Tour guide 🎯Address: Honganji Monzencho, Horikawa-dori Hanayacho-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 600-8501, Horikawa Hanayacho-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🚌Transportation: ❶Take city bus No. 9, 28 or 75 and get off at Nishi Honganji-mae. ❷Take the subway to Kyoto Station and walk for about 15 minutes. ⌚️Time: 05:30 - 17:00, all year round 🎫Tickets: Free 🎯Amita Hall It is a Japanese national treasure building and houses a wooden statue of Amitabha Tathagata and six eminent monks inside. 🎯 Royal Shadow Hall It is large in scale and is a national treasure of Japan. Inside, a wooden statue of Shinran Sage is enshrined. 🎯Tangmen It is famous for its exquisite decoration. Carefully observe the carving details on the door and experience the charm of Momoyama culture 🎯Feiyun Pavilion Together with the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple and the Silver Pavilion of Cishoji Temple, it is also known as the three most famous pavilions in Kyoto. ‼ ️Tips - If time permits, you can visit the nearby Higashi Honganji Temple and compare the differences between the two temples