Nishi Honganji Temple

The Morning Service ◎ Chochokingyo From 6:00 every morning 　 ※ From 5:30 only on December 20th, Sanbutsuge (Sanbutsuge) and Shoshinge (shoshinge) are included, and there is a law story after the service (changes depending on the day) Place: Amida-do Hall and Mikage-do Hall Fee: Free ■ Mikage-do Hall A national treasure building of the Edo period in Nishi Honganji. It is called Mikage-do from the place where the wooden statue of Shinran Saint is enshrined. It was destroyed by fire in 1617 (1617), but rebuilt in 1636 (1636). The inside is divided into outer and inner teams, and the outer teams are especially widely constructed so that many followers can worship. 29m high, 48m east-west, 62m north-south ■ Amida-do Hall A national treasure building built in the Edo period in Nishi Honganji. Because the main statue of Amida Nyorai is enshrined, it is called Amida-do Hall and is also called Hondo. Located north of Mikage-do, it is a single layer, Irimoya-zukuri, tiled roof, 25m high, 42m east-west, and 45m north-south. It is a typical example of the Sanomune cathedral in the Edo period along with Mikage-do Hall. 　 The present Amida-do hall was rebuilt in 1760 over 12 years in the Edo period. ■ Hiunkaku Along with the Kinkaku and Ginkaku, it is a national treasure building that is counted as one of the three famous temples of Kyoto. It is a tower building consisting of three layers of persimmon thatched roof built in the "Shisuien" located in the southeastern part of the precincts. While the Kinkaku and Ginkaku are symmetrical, the entire building is constructed asymmetrically, and the harmony is maintained even in irregularities. You will enjoy a variety of appearances that change depending on the position you see. ※ Normally closed. ■ Karamon Gate It is a national treasure building that represents Momoyama culture in Nishi Honganji. It is a four-legged gate facing Kitakoji-dori Street, and is also called an imperial envoy gate. It is one of the representative Karamon gates of the Momoyama era, and it is said that when you look at the sculptures of architectural details, you will forget the sunset, and it is also called "Nippomon". ■ Kita Noh stage A national treasure building of Momoyama era architecture in Nishi Honganji. It is the oldest Noh stage that exists in Japan, and has the inscription of ink book dating from 1581 (1581). 　 It is called Kita Noh stage because it is located on the north side of Shoin. ※ Normally closed ■ Hukei-no-iwa Garden of West Honganji. It is counted as one of the three major gardens in the Edo period in Rakuchu, and was designated as a national special scenic spot in 1955 (1955). The origin of the name Huxi Garden is derived from the fact that it was created by copying Huxi, a scenic place at the foot of Lushan in Jiangxi Province, China. It is a rented landscape garden with the roof of Mikage-do as Lushan, and it is a garden of Karesansui built as the front yard of Shoin. ※ Normally closed ■ Daiginkgo Ginkgo (Ogi) located in the precincts of Nishi Honganji Temple. On a flat ground in the precincts, the outer circumference of the embankment of about 30 cm is surrounded by stone ball fences. The shape of a thick horizontal or diagonal branch from around 1.5m to 3m above the ground in each direction is unique to ginkgo and is also called upside down ginkgo. In the event of a fire in 1788 (1788), it is said that water sprayed Mikage-do to prevent burning, and is also called "water blowing ginkgo" or "fire blowing ginkgo". City-designated natural monument. "Event" ◎ Return ceremony This is the only important ceremony in his life that renews his awareness as a follower of the Jodo Shinshu sect and swears that he will live powerfully in his teachings in the future. As a general rule, the ceremony is held in Motoyama, where Sankiemon is chanted, wolf sled, and a homyo is awarded. (It is held every morning after work and from 13:30. It may change due to events, etc. For details, please contact the Admissions Department Return Ceremony Section 075-371-3738. )