Hōkō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren sect temple, also known as Amachadera.
• Founded in 1597 by Honjoin Nichinen.
• Its mountain name is Shitennozan.

What to see

• The main image and gate, which survived an 1883 fire.
• A bell tower and Kishimojin-do, built in 1884.
• The main hall, rebuilt in 1889.
• The kuri (priest's living quarters), rebuilt in 1891.
• 120 tea plants on the temple grounds.

When to go

• Amacha Festival is held annually on the third Sunday of April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.