法然院

Before you go

Honen-in is located at 30 Shishigatani-Goshonodancho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, known by the mountain name Zenkizan and temple name Mambukyoji. The inner abbot's garden features a triad of stones symbolizing the Amida Trinity, while white sand mounds flank the inner gate.

• White Sand Mounds (Byakusadan): Raised white sand mounds inside the gate symbolizing water, purifying body and mind upon entering.
• Hojo Garden Sanzon Stones: A Pure Land garden centered on three stones symbolizing the Amida Trinity.
• Autumn Special Hall Opening: Special public access to sliding-door paintings by Kano Mitsunobu and Domoto Insho in the Hojo and dragon paintings in the Large Shoin.

Getting there

Approximately a 10-minute walk from City Bus Route 5 "Jodoji" stop; approximately a 5-minute walk toward the mountains from City Bus Route 32 "Minamidancho" stop.

Booking

Regular grounds are open from 6:00 to 16:00 with free admission. The 2026 Autumn Special Opening runs from November 18 to November 24 (9:30–16:00), with hall preservation fees of ¥800 for adults, ¥400 for college students, and free for high school students and younger.