Honnen-ji Temple
本念寺
Honnen-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple with notable statues and graves, a short walk from Hakusan Station.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple.
- Founded by Gentoin Nichiryo.
- Established during the Kan'ei era (1624-1645).
- Was a betto-ji of Yaba Inari Shrine.
What to see
- Statue of Nichiren Shonin (main deity).
- Standing statue of Kishimojin.
- Seated statue of Nichiju Shonin.
- Grave of kyoka poet Ota Nanpo.
- Grave of Confucian scholar Yamamoto Hokuzan.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Hakusan Station A1.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都文京区白山4-34-7 Open in Google Maps
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