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Honrenji

📍 2-10 Chikugomachi, Nagasaki, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nagasaki
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 40 minutes
Address
2-10 Chikugomachi, Nagasaki, Japan
Coordinates
32.7540, 129.8734

Introduction

Honren-ji (Shorin-zan) is a Nichiren temple in Nagasaki founded in 1620 by the monk Nichiei of Honkei-ji in Omura. Together with Kodo-ji and Daion-ji it ranked among the 'Three Great Temples of Nagasaki'. The site was once a Catholic church ground; a statue of Nichiren presented by Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada stands before the main hall. Destroyed by the atomic bomb, the hall was rebuilt in 1955. The graveyard keeps the tombs of the Takagi family, hereditary Nagasaki magistrates (a city historic site), and the 'Nanban well' from the church era; Katsu Kaishu lodged in its Taisho-in for four years in the late Edo period.

✨ Highlights

1
Founded 1620
Opened by Nichiei of Honkei-ji, Omura.
2
Three Great Temples
With Kodo-ji and Daion-ji, a Nagasaki trio.
3
Nichiren statue
Gift of Shogun Hidetada; survived fire and the A-bomb.
4
War and rebuilding
Hall lost in 1945, rebuilt in 1955.
5
Takagi graves
Tombs of the Nagasaki magistrates; city historic site.
6
Nanban well
Church-era relic; ask at the office to view.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：2-10 Chikugomachi, Nagasaki, Japan
→Time needed：About 40 minutes
→Tel：+81 95-822-1652
→Note：Ask at the office before viewing the Nanban well

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday5:30-18:00
Tuesday5:30-18:00
Wednesday5:30-18:00
Thursday5:30-18:00
Friday5:30-18:00
Saturday5:30-18:00
Sunday5:30-18:00

Open all year

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Grounds open free of charge

Transportation

Tram

5-min walk from Nagasaki Ekimae tram stop

Bus

Bus from Nagasaki Sta. East to Ishibashi, 3-min walk

Note

Tram flat fare 150 yen

💡 Tips

• Five minutes on foot from Nagasaki-Ekimae tram stop; pairs well with Dejima.
• The Nanban well is usually locked — ask at the office first.
• Keep quiet in the graveyard; the Takagi tombs are a listed site.
• The Nichiren statue in front is the best photo spot.
• A full circuit takes 30-40 minutes; allow an hour with the graves.
• Tram flat fare is 150 yen — easy to slot into a city itinerary.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Honrenji?

Monday: 5:30-18:00; Tuesday: 5:30-18:00; Wednesday: 5:30-18:00; Thursday: 5:30-18:00; Friday: 5:30-18:00; Saturday: 5:30-18:00; Sunday: 5:30-18:00; Open all year

How much is the admission for Honrenji?

Adult: Free; Grounds open free of charge

Any practical tips for visiting Honrenji?

Five minutes on foot from Nagasaki-Ekimae tram stop; pairs well with Dejima. The Nanban well is usually locked — ask at the office first.

How long should I spend at Honrenji?

A typical visit takes About 40 minutes.

How do I get to Honrenji?

tram: 5-min walk from Nagasaki Ekimae tram stop; Bus: Bus from Nagasaki Sta. East to Ishibashi, 3-min walk