Hōki-ji Temple
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Hokiji is Tono's oldest Soto Zen temple, founded in 1363, offering a glimpse into its rich history.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple, named Koshakuzan Hokiji.
- It is the oldest Soto Zen temple in Tono.
- Founded in 1363 for Bikuni Meiko.
- Minamoto no Masamune was a major patron.
What to see
- Incomplete gorinto are on the temple grounds.
- Tombs of successive chief priests are on the south side.
- Bronze bells cast in 1682 and 1793.
- An old bell inscription mentions Minamoto no Joshu.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県多治見市喜多町3-62 Open in Google Maps
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