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Honko-ji Temple

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Honko-ji Temple is a historic Tokyo temple with a resilient main hall and notable graves.

Honko-ji Temple
江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A temple of the Hokke-shu Jinmon-ryu sect.
  • Founded in February 1624 by Hosen-in Nichiyo.
  • Moved to its current Motoazabu location in 1782.

What to see

  • The main hall, with a 300-year history.
  • An old well next to the main hall.
  • Grave of Ude Kisaburo in the cemetery.
  • Grave of lacquer artist Suzuki Kasuke in the cemetery.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都港区元麻布2-5-9 Open in Google Maps

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