# Higashi Hongan-ji

Kyoto, Japan

Higashi Hongan-ji, established in 1603 by Kyōnyo after Tokugawa Ieyasu donated the land, heads the Otani branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Its Founder's Hall, rebuilt in 1895, ranks among the largest wooden buildings on Earth.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Higashi Hongan-ji, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.99102, 135.75846

[City page](/cities/kyoto)

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