[Kyoto] Higashi Honganji Temple: The first shrine and temple you should visit when you arrive at Kyoto Station for sightseeing in Kyoto

The first step in sightseeing in Kyoto! When you arrive at JR Kyoto Station, the first shrine or temple you should visit is Higashi Honganji Temple! Located about a 5-minute walk north from Kyoto Station, the area in front of Higashi Honganji Temple was just beautifully renovated in 2024. It is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Otani sect, affectionately known locally as O-Higashi-san. Last year, a public green space was developed in front of Honganji Temple, and many events have been held, including the 850th anniversary of the birth of Saint Shinran and the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Buddhist sect. This is a popular tourist spot that you should visit first when you arrive at Kyoto Station. 📍Spot name: Higashi Honganji Temple [Access] 5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station [Recommended nearby spots] ▓ Kyoto Station Building ▓ Kyoto Tower ▓ Umekoji Park ▓ Shosei-en Garden ▓ Nishi Honganji Temple #kyototravel #kyototrip #kyoto #japan #kyoto sightseeing #kyoto trip #kyoto #shrines and temples