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Guhō-ji Temple

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Guhō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren head temple, known for its autumn leaves and ancient kofun.

Guhō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Head temple of the Nichiren sect.
  • Founded as Kyūhō-ji Temple by Gyōki in the Nara period.
  • Renamed Guhō-ji Temple by Kūkai in the Heian period.
  • Converted to the Nichiren sect in the Kamakura period.

What to see

  • Daikoku-dō hall on the temple grounds.
  • Bell tower on the temple grounds.
  • Guhō-ji Kofun on the temple grounds.

When to go

  • Famous spot for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

千葉県市川市真間4-9-1 Open in Google Maps

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