Hofuku-ji Temple
保福寺
Hofukuji is a Soto Zen temple housing two important ancient Buddhist statues.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple.
- Restored in 1521 by Kasan Ryobun Daosho.
- Converted from Rinzai Zen to Soto Zen in 1521.
What to see
- Wooden seated Yakushi Nyorai statue.
- Wooden standing Eleven-faced Kannon statue.
- Statues are from late Heian to early Kamakura period.
- Statues are Important Cultural Properties of Kanagawa Prefecture.
Getting there
- 42-minute walk from Yamakita Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県南足柄市内山1959 Open in Google Maps
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