Hokkō-in Temple
發光院
Hokko-in is a historic temple in Sakai City, known for its statues and annual Aizen Festival.
What it is
- A Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Affectionately known as Aizen-san.
What to see
- The main hall.
- Seated statue of Aizen Myoo.
- Seated statue of Kobo Daishi.
- Half-seated statue of Jizo Bosatsu.
- Bronze statue of Gomashaka.
- Asahi Jizo-son and the grave of Sekian Sasai-kun.
When to go
- Aizen Festival is held from May 31st to June 1st.
Getting there
- Accessible from Terajicho Station on the Hankai Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府堺市堺区新在家町東3-2-14 Open in Google Maps
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