Hosho-ji Temple
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Hosho-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with important cultural properties.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple.
- Founded by Gyoki during the Nara period.
- Revived in 1232 by Gan'o Gensatsu.
- Kukai dedicated 600 volumes of the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra.
What to see
- Kannon-do hall 100 meters behind the main hall.
- Okunoin further back, requiring climbing equipment.
- Wooden standing Sho Kannon statue.
- The Great Prajnaparamita Sutra.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hosho-ji Temple Open in Google Maps
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