Hōkō-in Temple
宝光院
Explore ancient temple ruins and impressive statues, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.
What it is
- Former Shingon sect temple, established in 1200.
- Founded by the Kawabe clan as their family temple.
- Destroyed by fire in 1707, abolished in 1869.
What to see
- Fudo-do hall stands on the former temple site.
- Two Kongo Rikishi Nio statues stand nearby.
- Stone temple gates and stone steps remain.
- Foundation stones mark former buildings.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
鹿児島県南九州市川辺町清水２９７９ Open in Google Maps
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