Hōjō-ji Temple
宝生寺
Hōjō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo, home to a designated cultural property.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1425 by Myōban Shōnin.
- Originated from the Ōhata Kannon-dō.
- Supported by Hōjō Ujiteru, lord of Takiyama Castle.
What to see
- Current buildings, all built after 1945.
- Wooden standing statue of Bishamonten.
- Statue is a Tokyo designated tangible cultural property.
Getting there
- 3-minute walk from Ryōhokudai Bridge bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都八王子市西寺方町998 Open in Google Maps
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