Hōki-in
法起院
Hōki-in is a historic temple dedicated to the founder of a famous pilgrimage.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- A sub-temple of Hase-dera temple.
- Founded as a hermitage in 735.
- Dedicated to Tokudo Shonin, pilgrimage founder.
What to see
- Main image is a statue of Tokudo Shonin.
- Thirteen-storied stone pagoda is Tokudo's mausoleum.
- Main hall faces north towards Hase-dera's main image.
Getting there
- 20-minute walk from Hasedera Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県桜井市初瀬776 Open in Google Maps
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