Hōkai-ji Temple
宝戒寺
Hōkai-ji Temple: a historic Tendai temple known for bush clover and important statues.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple, mountain name Kinryuzan.
- Principal image is Jizo Bosatsu.
- Built for Hojo Takatoki's repose by Emperor Go-Daigo.
- Recognized as a Japan Heritage cultural property in 2016.
What to see
- Former site of the Hojo Tokuso family residence.
- Wooden seated Jizo Bosatsu statue made in 1365.
- Wooden standing Kangiten statue is 155cm tall.
- Wooden seated Ikken Oshō statue, a portrait of the second chief priest.
When to go
- Known as a famous place for bush clover.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市小町3-5 Open in Google Maps
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