Deeply connected with artists [Honbo-ji Temple]

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2021.3.4

Honpo-ji Temple, which has a deep connection with artists

It is one of the eight head temples of Nichiren Shu in Kyoto, and was founded in 1436 (Eikyo 8). It is known as the family temple of Hon'ami Koetsu, an artist active from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the Edo period, and his dry landscape garden "Tomoe no Niwa" is one of the highlights of the temple. The temple is also related to Hasegawa Tohaku, a painter active during the same period, and its collection of "The Nirvana of the Buddha" is said to be one of the three most famous Nirvana paintings in Kyoto, along with those of Sennyuji Temple and Tofukuji Temple.

main temple structure (sanctuary, hall)

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617 Honboujimae-cho, Teranouchi-agaru, Ogawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-441-7997
10:00-16:00
Closed on Saturday, April 3; inquire about other days.
All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
https://eishouzan.honpouji.nichiren-shu.jp/index.htm
Treasure House and Garden Adults 500 yen, Junior and senior high school students 300 yen, Elementary school students and younger free
Spring special exhibition of temple treasures Adults 1000 yen, Junior high school and high school students 600 yen, Elementary school students and younger free
Free of charge in the precincts

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