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Higashi Honganji

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 76 attractions in Kyoto
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: 10 minute walk north of Kyoto Station Kyoto
Japan

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Aug 21, 2008

This is an excellent example of a Japanese temple, both culturally and architecturally, and is ideally located three blocks to the north of Kyoto Station. The massive gate and inside roof timbers are quite impressive. The main room contains the largest tatami floor I have ever see, although the screen in front of the altar may be closed. Of note... more

Jun 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

For the simple traveller with just a few hours in Kyoto (how could you do that???) this is a great short walk. Just a 10min walk from the Kyoto Station, a huge temple awaits. This is one of the few free attractions in Kyoto of note. A huge restoration for the main hall is underway, but it is possible to... more

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10 minute walk north of Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan