Nishi Honganji
temple
西本願寺
The main draw is the scale of the Goeido hall, best felt when seated on the tatami mats inside. Remove your shoes, sit quietly, and note the scent of the mats. The temple opens at 5:30 AM; an early arrival offers contemplative quiet before groups arrive later in the day.
Take off your shoes and sit quietly inside the massive Goeido hall to appreciate its sheer scale and the smell of tatami.
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