III. GUIDE EXAMPLES | Honmyo-ji Temple
A prominent Buddhist temple, with over a 400 years’ history, originally was a family temple associated with the Kato Clan. The main entrance gate to the temple area is a huge concrete structure.
Located on a hillside at the same height as Kumamoto Castle, a steep stone stairway leads up to the temple and the Jochibyo Mausoleum, the tomb where Lord Kato Kiyomasa lies. Further upwards from the temple area stands an impressive bronze statue of the famous Lord watching over Kumamoto with a long spear in his hand.
Located on a hillside at the same height as Kumamoto Castle, a steep stone stairway leads up to the temple and the Jochibyo Mausoleum, the tomb where Lord Kato Kiyomasa lies. Further upwards from the temple area stands an impressive bronze statue of the famous Lord watching over Kumamoto with a long spear in his hand.
Time required 11/2～2 hours
Access
Access
- Tram:
- Take the B-Line tram bound for Kami-kumamoto Station, and get off at Honmyoji-mae tram stop, then walk 10 minutes.
- Bus:
- ①From Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (platform 19 ,B 1-2) Take the Hanazono Kakibaru Route bus, and get off at Honmyoji-mae bus stop, then walk 5 minutes.
- Bus:
- ②From Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (platform 20,U 3-1) Take the Kawachi Onsen Route bus, and get off at Honmyoji-mae bus stop, then walk 5 minutes.
