Honkō-ji Temple
本興寺
Honkō-ji Temple is a Nichiren temple with historical monuments and statues, worth visiting for its heritage.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple.
- Founded in 1336 by Tenmoku.
- Also known as "Tsuji no Honkō-ji."
- Re-established in 1670.
What to see
- A monument marking Nichiren's Tsuji Seppō site.
- A vermilion main gate.
- A Shōtoku Taishi-dō on the grounds.
- A seated statue of Nichiren.
- A statue of Tenmoku Shōnin.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Ōmachi Yotsukado bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市大町2-5-32 Open in Google Maps
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