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Hōju-in Temple

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Hōju-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a notable vermilion gate, founded in 1394.

Hōju-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect temple.
  • Founded in 1394 by Kenchō.
  • Established as a prayer temple for the Chiba clan.
  • Main temple became Hase-dera in 1939.

What to see

  • The temple gate, called "Yakuimon."
  • Gate built between 1861 and 1864.
  • Gate painted vermilion for preservation.
  • Buddhist statues from Jūōdō.

Getting there

  • 18-minute walk from Ōgi-ōhashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都足立区本木東町27-20 Open in Google Maps

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