Hoonji Temple
temple
Hoonji Temple
報恩寺
Overview
Hoonji Temple belongs to the Jodo (Pure Land) school of Buddhism and has occupied its current grounds since the latter half of the sixteenth century.
This Jodo Buddhist temple in Kyoto has occupied its current grounds since the late 16th century and holds a painting called Nakitora, a roaring tiger attributed to Song dynasty China. Emperor Gokashiwabara donated the painting to the temple in 1501 after ordering its expansion. The warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi later took it for his palace, but according to temple story he could not sleep because the tiger roared through the night and quickly returned it. The painting is displayed once every 12 years, from January 1 to 3 in the year of the Tiger. A reproduction is available to view by reservation throughout the year.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 報恩寺
- Nearest station
- Imadegawa Station (10 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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