Higashi Honganji Temple Live Cam

Experience live HD streaming from Kyoto, Japan's cultural heart located on Honshu Island. The live feed showcases Higashi Hongan-ji (東本願寺), one of the two primary temples of Shin Buddhism globally, the other being Nishi Hongan-ji. Originally established in 1658, this temple is commonly referred to as the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow and is affectionately known as Ohigashi-san by locals. The temple features the Founder's Hall, which stands as one of the largest wooden edifices worldwide, housing a wooden statue of Shinran, the founder of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism. Within the precincts of Higashi Hongan-ji lies a 12th-century mausoleum that holds the ashes of Shinran. Surrounding the temple is a stunning garden that blooms with flowers throughout all seasons. For a map to locate Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto, please scroll down the page.