Nishi Honganji Temple

Nishi Honganji Temple started from the mausoleum of the Great Priest Shinran.
Shinran started Jodoshinshu Sect of Buddhism and passed away in 1263.

A mausoleum was built in 1272 by his disciples.
Temple became big but was transferred several time for some reasons.

It comes to Kyoto again around year of 1600.

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<The Nearest Bus Stop>

Nishi Honganji Mae

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