Higashi Honganji Temple located near THE THOUSAND KYOTO has been affectionately called "Ohigashi-san" by the people of Kyoto.
Every morning at 7 a.m., a morning service (Jinjo Hoyo) and morning sermon (Jinjo Howa) by a Jodo Shinshu Otani sect monk are offered to all visitors.
Get your Kyoto trip rolling with early morning prayers in the bracing, serene atmosphere.
Program Overview
[Jinjo Hoyo (Morning Service)]
A memorial service performed every morning
Date & time: Every morning from 7:00 a.m. (about 30 minutes)
Venue: Amidado (Amida Hall), Goeido (Founder's Hall) - Services will be held at Amidado followed by services at Goeido.
Participation fee: Free
[Jinjo Howa (Morning Sermon)]
A sermon by a monk of the Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Date & time: Every morning from around 7:30 a.m. (right after the Jinjo Hoyo morning service)
Venue: Goeido (Founder's Hall)
Participation fee: Free
Application and Participation
You do not need to apply. Please feel free to participate on the day.
[Procedures for your visit]
- Go to Higashi Honganji Temple from THE THOUSAND KYOTO (about 10 to 15 minutes on foot)
- Participate in morning services at Amidado (Amida Hall) and Goeido (Founder's Hall)
- Program ends, leave individually; Please also visit Higashi Honganji Temple.
How to get to Higashi Honganji Temple
About 500 meters north on Karasuma-dori Street (about 7 minutes on foot from the JR Kyoto station)
[Open hours]
March to October 5:50 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
November to February 6:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Notes
-Please refrain from taking photos and videos without consent.
-Please wear a mask in the precincts.