Hōjū-ji Temple
法住寺
Hōjū-ji Temple, founded by Kūkai, offers ancient statues and a unique guardian shrine.
What it is
- A Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Founded by Kūkai during the Kōnin era (810-824).
- Principal image is Fudō Myōō.
- Restored in the Kamakura period by Koen.
What to see
- Wooden seated statue of Fudō Myōō is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Hakusan Shrine Honden is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Hakusan Shrine Honden was built as the temple's guardian shrine.
- Wooden Kongō Rikishi statues are city tangible cultural properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
石川県珠洲市宝立町春日野83-15 Open in Google Maps
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