Hōrin-ji Temple

What it is

• Tendai sect temple, founded in 860.
• Established by Jikaku Daishi Ennin.
• Restored in 1636 by Benkai.
• Divided into Kōmaruyama and Shōgakuzan sections.

What to see

• Shaka Sanzon is the main deity of Shōgakuzan.
• Dainichi Nyorai is the main deity of Kōmaruyama.
• Several Tochigi Prefecture Tangible Cultural Properties.
• Several Ōtawara City Tangible Cultural Properties.
• Saigyōzakura is an Ōtawara City Natural Monument.

When to go

• Portable shrine procession on November 3.

Getting there

• 4-minute walk from the Sarado bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.