Temples and Shrines

Tatsumi Bridge The Tatsumi Bashi area is designated as a preservation district for groups of traditional build […]

Hanami-koji-Street Originally the domain of Kenninji Temple, Hanami-koji-Street developed after the Meiji peri

Miyagawa-cho A hanamachi or ’flower town’ is a district where geisha live and work in Japan. Each

Pure Land sect This Pure Land sect was founded by a monk named Shinran (1173–1263), who simplified Buddhist th

the Founder’s Hall This building is the center of reverence for the sect, where  a wooden statue of Shinr

Overview Higashi Honganji is one of two head temples of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Pure Land Buddhism, the most

 Hondo(the main hall) This temple has a main hall designated as a national treasure and a collection of Buddhi

Daikon(Japanese white radish)cooking Originally, the Sanskrit characters of Buddha were carved on the cut end

Overview Senbon-Shaka-do (Daihoonji Temple) was founded by Priest Giku in the first year of Anjo (1227) in the

Souvenir shops There are many good luck charms at the temple’s office for various benefits. There are many luc