Kyoto Citywalk

🌟 Higashi Hongan-ji Temple 🌿 Higashi Hongan-ji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji Sect of Japanese Buddhism, originally established in 1591. 🌟🌸 The temple was built to honor Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, and has been rebuilt several times due to fires. 🌇 🍃🌺The temple's main hall, the Goeido, is one of the largest wooden structures in Japan. The temple also features a five-story pagoda and a Tang-style gate, which are iconic landmarks. 🌟🌸 The gardens within the temple are exquisitely designed, with distinct scenery in each season. 🌸 🌟 Nishi Hongan-ji Temple 🌿 🍃🌺Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongan-ji Sect, also established in 1591. Like Higashi Hongan-ji, it was built to honor Shinran Shonin and has been rebuilt multiple times after fires. 🌇 🌟🌸 The temple's Tang-style gate is a national treasure, with incredibly detailed carvings. The temple's Goeido and Sanmon gate are also iconic structures. #Kyoto 🍃🌺 #Citywalk 🌟🌟