Hofuku-ji Temple

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Hofuku-ji Temple is an ancient Rinzai Zen temple, significant for its history and rebuildings.

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What it is

Oldest temple in the Horado region.
Founded in 1390 by Shakunogen.
Belongs to the Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school.
Main deity is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

Site of a temple revived by Toka Eko.
Location rebuilt by Nanzen Karyu.
Place where Hakuin Ekaku once stayed.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県関市洞戸菅谷393 Open in Google Maps

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