Hōkai-ji Temple
法界寺
Hokaiji is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with important statues and a pilgrimage connection.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Myoshinji school temple.
- Founded in 1601 as a Jodo sect temple.
- Converted to Rinzai Zen in 1661.
- Sixth temple of the Ena Chubu New Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
What to see
- The principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
- Main hall built in 1700 by local parishioners.
- Wooden Shaka Nyorai statue moved here in 1870.
- Wooden En no Gyoja statue moved here in 1870.
- Manages the nearby Shimono Koshindo.
- Shimono Koshindo's building was constructed in 1778.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県中津川市下野931-1 Open in Google Maps
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