Honpō-ji Temple

What it is

• A branch temple of the Hokke sect Jinmon-ryu.
• Founded in 1316 by Nichijun.
• Main deity is Shakyamuni Buddha and Four Bodhisattvas.
• Moved to its current location during the Meiwa era (1764-1771).

What to see

• 21 scrolls of 'Color on Silk Hokke-kyo Mandala'.
• Mandala is an Important Cultural Property.
• One scroll is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
• Old mountings are a City Tangible Cultural Property.

When to go

• Annual airing ceremony and e-toki on August 6.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.