Hōtoku-ji Temple
芳徳寺
This historic temple, founded by a samurai and a monk, offers a glimpse into samurai history.
What it is
- A Rinzai Zen temple, founded in 1638.
- Family temple of the Yagyū clan, lords of the Yagyū Domain.
- Founded by Yagyū Munenori and Takuan Sōhō.
- Principal image is Shaka Nyorai.
What to see
- Main hall, an Edo period city-designated cultural property.
- Yagyū family graveyard, a city-designated historic site.
- Wooden seated statues of Takuan Osho and Tajima-no-kami Munenori.
- Historical materials room with Yagyū Domain artifacts.
- Masakizaka Kenzen Dojo, a kendo and zazen training hall.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県奈良市柳生下町445 Open in Google Maps
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