Honpō-ji Temple
本法寺
Honpō-ji Temple is a Nichiren temple with a unique monument to traditional Japanese storytelling.
What it is
- A Nichiren sect temple.
- Founded in 1591 by Tōkōin Nissaki.
- Moved multiple times due to fires and renovations.
- Its Sango (mountain name) is Chōryūzan.
What to see
- A Hanashi-zuka (story mound) built in 1941.
- Outer wall lists names of rakugo storytellers.
Getting there
- 2-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都台東区寿二丁目9番7号 Open in Google Maps
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