Hōrai-ji Temple
鳳来寺
Ancient mountain temple with historic gates and statues, offering scenic views and a challenging ascent.
What it is
- Founded in 702 by Rishū Sennin.
- Belongs to the Shingon-shu Gochi Kyodan sect.
- Main image is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
- Rebuilt by Minamoto no Yoritomo during Kamakura period.
What to see
- Approach has 1,425 stone steps.
- Niōmon gate is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Niō statues are city designated cultural properties.
- Hōraisan Tōshōgū shrine built by Tokugawa Iemitsu.
- Designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県新城市門谷字鳳来寺1 Open in Google Maps
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