Hōtō-ji Temple
宝塔寺
Hotō-ji is a 17th-century Buddhist temple housing unique cultural properties, worth visiting for its historical artifacts.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple of the Shingon-shu Chizan-ha sect.
- Founded in 1610 by Hōin Ken'i.
- Its mountain name is Inari-san.
What to see
- A salt-licking Jizo statue, a tangible folk cultural property.
- A wooden seated Dainichi Nyorai statue.
- The Dainichi Nyorai is a Koto-ku registered cultural property.
When to go
- Open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM.
Getting there
- About a 10-minute walk from Higashi-ojima Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都江東区大島八丁目38番地32 Open in Google Maps
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