Hongwanji- Daily tours of the historical Shoin (study chambers) and Hiunkaku (flying cloud pavilion) has resumed earlier in June following the completion of the Great Restoration of the Founder’s Hall. Tours are given twice daily from 10:30 am and 2:30 pm which run for approximately 1-hour. Each tour is limited to the first 50 persons on a first-come, first-served basis. Free of charge. For more information, contact the sampai shinobu (Reception and Revenue Department) at (075) 371-5181.

(Excerpt from Hongwanji Journal, June 10, 2010)