[By Reservation Only] Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Hiei and the 36 Peaks of Higashiyama from the main hall. The spacious venue is perfect for training sessions and various events! 法雲寺 (Houunji temple) [京都市北区] Main Hall

[Hōun-ji Temple operates on a request basis]
Please click "Submit a Pre-Visit Inquiry to Hōun-ji Temple" to enter your desired date, time, number of people, and purpose of visit, and contact the temple directly to confirm availability.
If the temple is available, you may proceed with your reservation.
(While all other dates are generally marked as “X,” there may be available dates.)



▼About Nisshōzan Hōun-ji
Hōun-ji, with the mountain name Nisshōzan.
It belongs to the Jōdo-shū Nishiyama Fukakusa sect.
Its head temple is Seigan-ji (located on Shin-Kyogoku Rokkaku-sagaru).
It was founded in 1591 (Tenshō 19) by the monk Chōō Gyokushun, to whom Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s mother, Ōmasa, was a devout follower.
It was originally founded in the Shijo-Omiya area near Jurakudai.
In 1983 (Showa 58), it was relocated to Nishigamo.
The current main hall was completed in 1901 (Meiji 34) using leftover materials from the construction of the Imperial Envoy’s Gate at Higashi Hongan-ji.
The stone statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bodhisattva on the temple grounds stands 10 meters tall, making it the tallest single-carved stone statue in Japan.
It is the 29th of the 48 sacred sites of the Rakuyo Jizo Bodhisattva Pilgrimage.
It is home to the Jizo Bodhisattva of Child-Rearing. The view from the main hall, featuring Mount Hiei and the 36 Peaks of Higashiyama, is spectacular.

Pass through the mountain gate and climb the stairs to find Nissho-an on your right; continue climbing to reach the main hall.
Since the main hall is situated on a hilltop, you can enjoy views of Mount Hiei and the Gozan no Okuribi (Five Mountains Fire Festival).

▼ Area Information
・Convenience store (8-minute walk)

▼ Prohibited Activities
To show consideration for the neighborhood and prevent trouble, the following behaviors are prohibited.
If these rules are not observed, we may ask you to leave the premises.
・Shouting, causing a disturbance, acting violently, or loitering outside the designated area (near the entrance, in common areas, or in other rooms).
・Damaging or defacing the premises.
・Participating in any religious events.
・Any other acts contrary to public order and morals.

▼Important Notes
・Smoking is strictly prohibited in the main hall.
Only heated tobacco products may be smoked in designated areas.

【Hōun-ji Temple Requires Prior Request】
Please use the "Ask Hōun-ji in Advance" form to enter your desired date, time, number of people, and purpose of use, and contact the temple directly for confirmation.
If the venue is available, you may proceed with your reservation.
(While all other dates are generally marked as "X" (unavailable), there may be dates that are actually available.)