Hōkai-in Temple
法界院
Hōkai-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple known for its ancient Kannon statue.
What it is
- A Shingon sect temple.
- Founded around 729 by Priest Hōon.
- Dedicated to Shō Kannon Bosatsu.
- A stop on two Kannon pilgrimages.
What to see
- Main hall, built in 1855.
- Temple gate, built between 1848 and 1854.
- Wooden standing Shō Kannon Bosatsu statue.
- Statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Dōsan Zenjōmon Stone Lantern.
Getting there
- JR Tsuyama Line Hōkai-in Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岡山県岡山市北区法界院6-1 Open in Google Maps
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