Hōkō-ji Temple
法光寺
A Jodo Shinshu temple relocated from Edo, famous for housing the grave and identity records of ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku.
What it is
- A Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha temple founded by Shaku Sokin in 1617
- Originally established as a sub-temple of Asakusa Mido in Edo
- The family temple for the Saito family, including the artist Toshusai Sharaku
- Relocated from its original location to Koshigaya City in 1993
What to see
- A memorial monument dedicated to the famous ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku
- The temple registry that confirmed Sharaku's identity as Noh actor Saito Jurobei
Getting there
- A nine-minute walk from the Sengendai-nishi 4-chome bus stop
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hōkō-ji Temple Open in Google Maps
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