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Hōshu-in Temple

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Hōshu-in Temple, founded in 1057, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese history and religious art.

Hōshu-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1057 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie.
  • Established after the Zenkunen War.
  • Formerly the bettō-ji of Rokugo Shrine.

What to see

  • Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
  • Enshrines Sōkei Hachiman Daibosatsu.
  • Allowed the prestigious Aoi crest.
  • Allowed the nagae-nori-kago.

Getting there

  • 6-minute walk from Rokugō-Dote Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都大田区仲六郷4-34-8 Open in Google Maps

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