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The temple Nishi Hongashi is the headquarters of the Honganji School of the Jodo-Shin sect. Founded in 1272 by a daughter of Shinran the sect's founder. Seen by some as one of the best examples of Momoyama-style architecture and the finest in Kyoto.

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