Honkō-ji Temple
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Honkō-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple with the largest wooden main hall in Hida.
What it is
- A Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha sect temple.
- Originated from a hermitage founded by Kyōryō.
- Current temple name established in 1603.
- Switched to Honganji-ha sect in 1706.
What to see
- Main hall is the largest wooden building in Hida region.
- Main hall rebuilt in 1913 after a fire.
- Temple gate rebuilt in 1995.
When to go
- Hōon-kō festival held from January 9 to 16.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県飛騨市古川町弐之町1-17 Open in Google Maps
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