This
temple is known for its beautiful raised gate, framed by trees and descending
into the temple toward two parallel, rectangular mounds of sand that flank
the path. Interestingly, the patterns in the sand are changed by the monks
every few weeks. This temple was founded by the Jodo sect under the patronage
of the Tokugawa shoguns. Several rooms were tranferred from Hideyoshi's
Fushimi castle. Along with Ginkakuji, Anrakuji and Nanzenji, Honenin is
a memorable stop along the so-called 'Philosopher's Path' or tetsugaku
no michi.
This
temple is known for its beautiful raised gate, framed by trees and descending
into the temple toward two parallel, rectangular mounds of sand that flank
the path. Interestingly, the patterns in the sand are changed by the monks
every few weeks. This temple was founded by the Jodo sect under the patronage
of the Tokugawa shoguns. Several rooms were tranferred from Hideyoshi's
Fushimi castle. Along with Ginkakuji, Anrakuji and Nanzenji, Honenin is
a memorable stop along the so-called 'Philosopher's Path' or tetsugaku
no michi. 