Hōnen-in, Kyoto

Name: Hōnen-in
Address: 30 Shishigatani Goshonodancho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8422, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-771-2420

#60 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Hōnen-in is a Buddhist temple located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, western Japan. ()

Local name: 法然院 Coordinates: 35°1'25"N, 135°47'49"E

Address

30 Shishigatani Goshonodancho, Sakyo-kuKyoto 606-8422 Japan

Contact

+81 75-771-2420

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Hōnen-in – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher's Walk, National Museum of Modern Art, Heian Shrine.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hōnen-in open?

Hōnen-in is open:

Monday 6 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 4 pm
Thursday 6 am - 4 pm
Friday 6 am - 4 pm
Saturday 6 am - 4 pm
Sunday 6 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hōnen-in?

Nearby attractions include Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto (7 min walk), Shinshōgokuraku-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk), Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, Kyoto (12 min walk), Konkaikōmyō-ji, Kyoto (15 min walk).

How to get to Hōnen-in by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hōnen-in:

Bus

Jodoji • Lines: 17, 5, Mn17 (8 min walk)
錦林車庫前 • Lines: 100, 102, 17, 5 (8 min walk)

Metro

Keage • Lines: T (30 min walk)
Higashiyama • Lines: T (36 min walk)

Train

Mototanaka (31 min walk)
Chayama (32 min walk)