Honen-in
E286069
Honen-in is a tranquil, moss-covered Buddhist temple in Kyoto known for its serene gardens and understated, contemplative atmosphere.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Honen-in canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2655771 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Honen-in Context triple: [Tetsugaku-no-michi area, nearbyAttraction, Honen-in]
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A.
Gyōki
Gyōki was an influential Japanese Buddhist monk of the Nara period known for his public works, social welfare activities, and role in promoting Buddhism among the common people.
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B.
To-ji
To-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famed for its five-story pagoda—the tallest wooden tower in the country—and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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C.
Nanzen-ji
Nanzen-ji is a major Zen Buddhist temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its historic architecture, serene gardens, and status as one of the most important Zen temples in the country.
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D.
Daisan Shōhōtei
Daisan Shōhōtei is the Third Petty Bench of the Supreme Court of Japan, one of its small panels responsible for hearing specific categories of cases.
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E.
Sengaku-ji Temple
Sengaku-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo best known as the burial site of the Forty-seven Ronin, a famous group of samurai celebrated in Japanese history and culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Honen-in Target entity description: Honen-in is a tranquil, moss-covered Buddhist temple in Kyoto known for its serene gardens and understated, contemplative atmosphere.
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A.
Gyōki
Gyōki was an influential Japanese Buddhist monk of the Nara period known for his public works, social welfare activities, and role in promoting Buddhism among the common people.
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B.
To-ji
To-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famed for its five-story pagoda—the tallest wooden tower in the country—and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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C.
Nanzen-ji
Nanzen-ji is a major Zen Buddhist temple complex in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its historic architecture, serene gardens, and status as one of the most important Zen temples in the country.
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D.
Daisan Shōhōtei
Daisan Shōhōtei is the Third Petty Bench of the Supreme Court of Japan, one of its small panels responsible for hearing specific categories of cases.
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E.
Sengaku-ji Temple
Sengaku-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Tokyo best known as the burial site of the Forty-seven Ronin, a famous group of samurai celebrated in Japanese history and culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple
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religious building ⓘ |
| affiliation | Jōdo-shū ⓘ |
| cityTourismCategory | Kyoto temples ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Hōnen ⓘ |
| hasAccess | near Philosopher's Path walking route ⓘ |
| hasBuilding |
gate
ⓘ
main hall ⓘ sub-shrines ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Buddhist temples in Kyoto
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Japanese Buddhist temples ⓘ Religious sites in Kyoto ⓘ Tourist attractions in Kyoto ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
example of Kyoto temple garden design
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site for quiet reflection ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
forest setting
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kare-sansui garden ⓘ moss-covered grounds ⓘ pond ⓘ sand mounds ⓘ stone gate ⓘ sub-temples and small halls ⓘ thatched-roof main gate ⓘ |
| knownFor |
autumn leaves
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cherry blossoms ⓘ contemplative environment ⓘ moss-covered scenery ⓘ seasonal foliage ⓘ serene gardens ⓘ tranquil atmosphere ⓘ understated architecture ⓘ |
| landscapeStyle |
Japanese garden
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moss garden ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Honshu
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Japan ⓘ Kyoto ⓘ Kyoto Prefecture ⓘ Philosopher's Path area ⓘ
linked to:
Philosopher's Path
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Honen-in Description of subject: Honen-in is a tranquil, moss-covered Buddhist temple in Kyoto known for its serene gardens and understated, contemplative atmosphere.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.