Hōkō-ji Temple
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Hōkō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with many cultural properties, worth visiting for its spiritual heritage.
What it is
- Head temple of the Rinzai sect Hōkō-ji school.
- Founded in 1371 by priest Mumon Gensen.
- Also known as Okuyama Hansōbō.
- Became an imperial prayer temple in 1587.
What to see
- The principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
- Twenty-four buildings are registered tangible cultural properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
静岡県浜松市浜名区引佐町奥山1577-1 Open in Google Maps
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