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Hōrin-ji Temple

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鳳林寺

Hōrin-ji is a historic Zen temple with unique statues and calligraphy, worth visiting for its cultural heritage.

Hōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1543.
  • Saioku Songei founded the temple.
  • Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

  • Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings.
  • Bishamonten receives special reverence.
  • Calligraphy by Mokuan Shōtō.

Getting there

  • 2-minute walk from Teragami bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県秩父郡小鹿野町下小鹿野1387 Open in Google Maps

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