Hōraku-ji Temple
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Hōraku-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1249, worth visiting for its history and unique main hall.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple.
- Founded in 1249 by Ashikaga Yoshiuji.
- Named after Yoshiuji's Buddhist name.
- Its sango (mountain name) is Seigizan.
What to see
- Ashikaga Yoshiuji's tomb, a designated historic site.
- The main gate, which survived an 1860 fire.
- The main hall, rebuilt in 1983.
- Main hall imitates Ginkaku-ji Temple.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
栃木県足利市本城3-2067 Open in Google Maps
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