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Son'yo-in
京都市上京区本法寺前町６５０−３
A Nichiren sect temple located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and a sub-temple (tozou) of Honpouji.
History
Established in 1575 CE (Tensho 3) as a sub-temple of Honpouji, with Nichi-e as its founding monk. In 1587 CE (Tensho 15), it was relocated to its current site by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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What visitors say
The ceiling of the main hall features dragon ceiling paintings from the Edo period and newly created, colorful 'Prayer Ceiling Paintings.' The garden's autumn foliage and hydrangeas are also beautiful, providing an environment where you can enjoy the flowers and plants of the four seasons. Goshuin (a temple's calligraphic seal stamp) are available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is recommended to check in advance before visiting.
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
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