A Nichiren sect temple founded in 1410 by Priest Nichishu, who separated from Honkokuji. The weeping cherry in the precinct is said to be a sister tree of the famous weeping cherry in Maruyama Park, and it is a popular early-cherry destination with peak viewing from mid-March. The cherry tree with its sweeping branches commands an overwhelming presence, and it has a fine reputation as a lesser-kno…
Honmanji is a Nichiren sect temple founded in 1410 (Oei 17) by the priest Nichishu, who established the temple independently from Honkokuji. According to tradition, the temple was originally located at a different site within Kyoto before eventually settling at its present location in Kamigyo Ward f…
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