Hongan-ji, Kyoto
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Hongan-ji, also archaically romanized as Hongwanji, is the collective name of the largest school of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism. 'Hongan-ji' may also refer to any one of several actual temple buildings associated with the sect. ()
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Day trips
Hongan-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kyoto National Museum, Tō-ji, Kyoto Railway Museum, Sanjūsangen-dō.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Hongan-ji?
Nearby attractions include Nishi Hongan-ji, Kyoto (2 min walk), Ryūkoku Museum, Kyoto (2 min walk), Higashi Hongan-ji, Kyoto (9 min walk), Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto (10 min walk).
How to get to Hongan-ji by public transport?
The nearest stations to Hongan-ji:
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Bus
- 西本願寺前 • Lines: 75 (2 min walk)
- 島原口 • Lines: 206 (5 min walk)
Metro
- Gojō • Lines: K (13 min walk)
- Kyōto • Lines: K (16 min walk)
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- Umekoji-Kyotonishi (15 min walk)
- Kintetsu Kyoto (15 min walk)
Light rail
- Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (21 min walk)
- Sai • Lines: A (34 min walk)
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- Sai • Lines: A (34 min walk)