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Hōju-ji Temple

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Hojuji Temple, founded in 1493, features a rare two-story bell tower gate.

Hōju-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Rinzai sect temple, Engaku-ji school.
  • Founded in 1493 by Sonkyo.
  • Sonkyo was brother of Ashikaga Shigeuji, the first Koga Kubo.

What to see

  • A two-story bell tower gate.
  • The gate combines a main gate and a bell tower.
  • This gate style is rare in the Kanto region.

Getting there

  • 16 minutes walk from Arai-Shinden bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hōju-ji Temple Open in Google Maps

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