Hojuji Temple (Toyonaka City)

What it is

• A Jodo-shu temple, formerly Shingon-shu.
• Founded during the Chotoku era (995-998).
• Fukugan is traditionally considered the founder.
• Main deity is Sho Kannon.

What to see

• Two stone triple-tiered pagodas, Important Art Objects.
• Pagodas believed to be tombs of Emperor Kazan and Fukugan.
• Pagodas made during the Nanboku-cho period.
• Gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva statue, a cultural property.
• Gilt bronze statue is in Asuka style.
• Wooden colored standing Sho Kannon Bodhisattva statue.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.