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Hōshō-ji Temple

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Hoshō-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple in Tokyo, founded in 1478, known for its annual Nirvana painting display.

Hōshō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Sōtō Zen temple.
  • Founded in 1478 by Ōta Dōkan.
  • Its mountain name is Iwabuchi-san.

What to see

  • A large Nirvana painting of Shaka Nyorai.

When to go

  • February, for the Nirvana painting display.

Getting there

  • 13-minute walk from Akabane Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都北区赤羽西3-21-18 Open in Google Maps

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