Nishi Honganji Temple
Address:
Kyoto, Kansai, Japan
Category: Shrine or Temple
Nishi Honganji Temple is one of two Buddhist temples located two hundred metres apart in Kyoto, which were until recently the one temple. Nishi Honganji Temple features a large hall which are designated Important Cultural Properties. Nishi Honganji Temple also features a Japanese garden which is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". The two sites which were originally Honganji Temple form one site which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.
