Hōkaku-ji Temple
鳳閣寺
Hokaku-ji Temple, founded in 678, is a mountain temple with a unique stone monument.
What it is
- Head temple of the Shingon-shu Hokakuji sect.
- Founded in 678 by En no Ozunu.
- Principal image is Nyoirin Kannon.
- Restored in 895 by Shobo.
What to see
- Main hall, stone fence, and bell.
- Hokakuji Myoto, an Important Cultural Property.
- Myoto is a stone monument, 268.0 centimeters tall.
- Myoto was made in 1369 by Satsuma Gon no Kami Yukinaga.
When to go
- Fire walking ceremony in July.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県吉野郡黒滝村大字鳥住90 Open in Google Maps
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