Honpō-ji, Kyoto

Name: Honpō-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#86 among attractions in Kyoto

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°2'6"N, 135°45'8"E

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Honpō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daitoku-ji, Kyoto State Guest House, Kyoto Gyoen, Kitano Tenmangū.

0.7 miNW
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
18 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
1 miSE
Palace
Kyoto State Guest House, Kyoto
26 min walk • The Kyoto State Guest House is a testament to Japan's dedication to preserving its cultural heritage while extending hospitality to dignitaries from around the world. Situated in the historic city of Kyoto, this facility provides a venue for international conferences...
1 miSE
Park
Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto
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1 miW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
27 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
0.5 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
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0.6 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
15 min walk • Shōkoku-ji, formally identified as Mannen-zan Shōkoku Shōten Zenji, is a Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, first founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, with the existing temple complex having undergone several periods of extensive reconstruction and rebuilding in the succeeding eras.
0.8 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
20 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.
~1960 ftS
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
10 min walk • The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.
0.6 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
16 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.
0.9 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto
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0.7 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Daisen-in, Kyoto
20 min walk • Daisen-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen in Buddhism, one of the five most important Zen temples of Kyoto. The name means "The Academy of the Great Immortals." Daisen-in was founded by the Zen priest Kogaku Sōkō, and was built between 1509 and 1513.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Honpō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Shiramine Shrine, Kyoto (9 min walk), Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto (10 min walk), Nishijin, Kyoto (10 min walk), Funaoka Onsen, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Honpō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Honpō-ji:

Bus

堀川今出川 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (10 min walk)
Kitaoji Horikawa • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 32, 35, バス, 快速35 (10 min walk)

Metro

Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (11 min walk)
Imadegawa • Lines: K (15 min walk)

Train

Demachiyanagi (32 min walk)
Jingu-marutamachi (41 min walk)