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Higashi Hongan-ji
Description
Higashi Hongan-ji, or, "the Eastern Monastery of the Original Vow", is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji.
Nearby attractions
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1 Chome-8-13 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Matsuba Park
1 Chome-12-6 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036, Japan
Asakusa Engei Hall
1 Chome-43-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
あさくさ劇亭
2 Chome-8-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Miyamoto-Unosuke Drum Museum
2 Chome-1-1 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Toyokan
1 Chome-43-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Kaminarimon
2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Regasta Asakusa, 2 Chome-12-1 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036, Japan
Asakusa Rockza
2 Chome-10-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Senshō-ji
1 Chome-8-4 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Shochikuen Cafe
2 Chome-7-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Asakusa Beer Kobo
Japan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−2−2 藤代ビル 1F
Mister Donut - Asakusa Shop
1 Chome-7-16 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI Asakusa Tokyo
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−10−2 YNビル 2F
SHOTBAR HOLD ON 浅草店
Japan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−2−1 3階
Fujifuku
Japan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−2 1NATビル102
Que Bom!
Japan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−15−13 B1
Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa
1 Chome-12-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Hokkaido Ramen - Himuro Asakusa Store
2 Chome-1-11 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
NOOK. Açaí Bowl Cafe
2 Chome-9-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Nearby local services
Kappabashi Dougugai Kitchen Town
3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan
Kitchen World TDI
Japan, 〒111-0036 Tokyo, Taito City, Matsugaya, 1 Chome−9−12 SPKビル 1F
Seiyu Asakusa Rox
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−25−15 ROXビル B1
Iidaya
2 Chome-21-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Health Gym(ヘルスジム)浅草店
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−10−5 4F
Asakusa Kimono Rental wargo Asakusa
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 2 Chome−6−7 楽天地浅草ビル 4階
Kappabashi
1 Chome-1-1 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036, Japan
Kappabashi Hondōri Shopping Street
3 Chome-3-4 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Nakamise-dori Street
1 Chome-36-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Asakusa Kimono Rental Yui
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−16−2 キャトル・シックビル 2F
Nearby hotels
APA Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi-Ekimae
1 Chome-2-3 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Hotel Ann Asakusa
2 Chome-10-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Tokyo Ryokan (東京旅館) in Asakusa
2 Chome-4-8 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Hotel Sunroute Asakusa
Japan, 〒111-0034 Tokyo, Taito City, Kaminarimon, 1 Chome−8−5 ホテルサンルート浅草 2階
plat hostel keikyu asakusa station
2 Chome-17-11 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
MONday Apart Premium Asakusa
2 Chome-16-5 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou
Japan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−16−12 東海荘
Taitō Ryokan
2 Chome-1-4 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi
2 Chome-8-12 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan
&AND HOSTEL ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI
1 Chome-11-4 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036, Japan
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Higashi Hongan-ji

1 Chome-5-5 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
4.2(482)
Open until 5:00 PM
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Higashi Hongan-ji, or, "the Eastern Monastery of the Original Vow", is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji.

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attractions: Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa Tokyo, Matsuba Park, Asakusa Engei Hall, あさくさ劇亭, Miyamoto-Unosuke Drum Museum, Toyokan, Kaminarimon, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Asakusa Rockza, Senshō-ji, restaurants: Shochikuen Cafe, Asakusa Beer Kobo, Mister Donut - Asakusa Shop, HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI Asakusa Tokyo, SHOTBAR HOLD ON 浅草店, Fujifuku, Que Bom!, Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Asakusa, Hokkaido Ramen - Himuro Asakusa Store, NOOK. Açaí Bowl Cafe, local businesses: Kappabashi Dougugai Kitchen Town, Kitchen World TDI, Seiyu Asakusa Rox, Iidaya, Health Gym(ヘルスジム)浅草店, Asakusa Kimono Rental wargo Asakusa, Kappabashi, Kappabashi Hondōri Shopping Street, Nakamise-dori Street, Asakusa Kimono Rental Yui
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+81 3-3843-9511
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honganji.or.jp
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Andrew DalbyAndrew Dalby
When we visited they were preparing for a classical music concert with a pianist and opera singer. It has great acoustics. As it is a modern temple it doesn't receive the same amount of attention as the Sensō-ji which is in the same district, but it is a very impressive building with some interesting features and a beautiful gilded interior. It is a place where you can have a tranquil visit without the crowds.
Victoria GaiVictoria Gai
Maybe I'm making mistake publishing this review but it's quiet shrine with no tourist for those who look for more authentic experience. If you lucky you will get there by time of the ceremony. I found it very relaxing and meditative, chanting and the atmosphere was fulfilling.
Diana MDiana M
Visited in 2016 and it's my favorite Buddhist temple from all I've seen so far. For me visiting this temple was a magical experience, I simply can't explain how amazing it made me feel. Can't wait to come here again!
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When we visited they were preparing for a classical music concert with a pianist and opera singer. It has great acoustics. As it is a modern temple it doesn't receive the same amount of attention as the Sensō-ji which is in the same district, but it is a very impressive building with some interesting features and a beautiful gilded interior. It is a place where you can have a tranquil visit without the crowds.
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Maybe I'm making mistake publishing this review but it's quiet shrine with no tourist for those who look for more authentic experience. If you lucky you will get there by time of the ceremony. I found it very relaxing and meditative, chanting and the atmosphere was fulfilling.
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Visited in 2016 and it's my favorite Buddhist temple from all I've seen so far. For me visiting this temple was a magical experience, I simply can't explain how amazing it made me feel. Can't wait to come here again!
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5.0
1y

浄土真宗内の数ある派閥の一つ、東本願寺派の本山。 境内および本堂への入場料・拝観料は無料。

東本願寺派は、名前からすると歴史的背景から誰もが 想像する、浄土真宗を二分する勢力の片割れのように 思えてしまうが、浄土真宗を形成する主な派閥にして 真宗教団連合加盟宗派として数えられる「真宗十派」 には含まれてない、規模としてはそれなりながらも 割と最近成立した比較的新しい宗派です。

通常は単に「東本願寺」と呼称され、東本願寺派の 枕詞は省略されるのが常なので、浄土真宗に無知で あれば京都にある東本願寺と何が違うのかわからず 誤解混同されやすい。

私も長らくわからなかった。 京都のそれとは同じ名前ながら成り立ちも派閥も 違います。

京都にある東本願寺は浄土真宗大谷派の本山であり、 正式名称を「真宗本廟」と言い、東本願寺はあくまで 通称。 一方、こちら東京浅草の東本願寺はもともとは浄土 真宗大谷派に属する正式名称「(真宗大谷派の)東京別院 東京本願寺」と言い、通称が浅草本願寺と呼ばれていた、 いわば京都の東本願寺の東京出張所みたいな位置付けの 寺院だったようです。

真宗大谷派内で21世紀に起こった保守派と改革派による ”お東騒動”で真宗大谷派から3つの派がそれぞれ大谷一族 出身の門首を頂点として独立。その中の筆頭勢力が この通称浅草本願寺。 新たに浄土真宗東本願寺派と言う新しい宗派を立ち上げ その本山として寺号も「東本願寺」となった経緯が あるようです。

ちなみに京都の東本願寺が通称なのに対し、こちらは 正式名称で寺号を東本願寺を名乗る法人権利を獲得 しており、もはや系譜の正当性を主張しあう元祖と 本家みたいな状態になってます。

ちなみに同じく都内にある築地本願寺は浄土真宗本願 寺派(西本願寺)なので、近いようで遠い系譜。 京都と東京、東と本願寺の文字列が入り乱れて紛らわ しいですし、西本願寺が京都、東本願寺が東京という 単純な図式ではなく京都に東西本願寺がありつつ東京 にも別に派閥名と寺号の東本願寺があり、正式名称と 通称も入り乱れているという複雑感。

こちらの東本願寺では他宗派寺院における御朱印に類す る参拝記念の印として「巡拝印」を授受しており、 その為の巡拝印帳(刺繍仕様)も販売しています。 とはいえ東本願寺派に所属する寺院なら必ず巡拝印を やってるわけでもないのは他宗派の御朱印事情と同様。 ただ、こちら一派の本山で公然とやっている事なので、 東本願寺派に属する寺院に限っては、浄土真宗の寺院は 御朱印の類を授与していないとの断定の範疇には含まれ ないと思われます。 実際、東本願寺派の西東京のひばりが丘別院や茨城県の 牛久大仏では同様に巡拝印を頂けます。 江戸時代には浄土真宗でも普通に行われていた「順拝印 」と音と読みが一緒なのも、近年定まったルールに縛ら れない原点回帰を意識してるようで偶然ではないような 気もします。

巡拝印帳は刺繍調の中判サイズが一種類のみ、1500円。 書入れ巡拝印「光雲無碍」が志納料500円でした。 他に書き置きのみの限定巡拝印があり、この寺で授受して いる「自帰依佛」、西東京のひばりが丘別院にて拝受できる 「自帰依法」、そして茨城県の牛久大仏の「自帰依僧」、 3つの巡拝印で完成する三帰依文という物もあるので スタート地点として訪れ...

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2.0
7y

It's big, really big. But, there's not really a park around it, just a cemetery and an empty space. The whole building is made of concrete and while the roof looks ancient, the rest is quite ugly. You can get inside, and you can keep your shoes on, which is quite surprising. Alas, it's also disappointing from the inside, with little decoration, many TV monitors, lightings and sound systems. It feels more like an event hall...

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5.0
2y

When we visited they were preparing for a classical music concert with a pianist and opera singer. It has great acoustics. As it is a modern temple it doesn't receive the same amount of attention as the Sensō-ji which is in the same district, but it is a very impressive building with some interesting features and a beautiful gilded interior. It is a place where you can have a tranquil visit...

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