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Hōrin-ji Temple

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Hōrin-ji Temple offers scenic views and unique shrines dedicated to wisdom and technology.

Hōrin-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon sect temple, also known as Chifukuzan.
  • Dedicated to Kokūzō Bosatsu, the main deity.
  • One of Japan's 'Three Great Kokūzō' temples.
  • Known for wisdom, artistic improvement, and lacquer god.

What to see

  • The main hall, rebuilt in 1884.
  • Denden-gu Shrine, for electricity and radio waves.
  • Located on the hillside of Arashiyama.

When to go

  • Holds the Jūsan-mairi ceremony.

Getting there

  • Accessible by JR Sagano Line.
  • Accessible by Keifuku Arashiyama Line.
  • Accessible by Hankyu Arashiyama Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市西京区嵐山虚空蔵山町68 Open in Google Maps

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