Hōtoku-ji Temple
法徳寺
Hōtoku-ji Temple is a historic Nara temple with unique architecture and a revered Amitābha statue.
What it is
- A temple of the Yūzū Nenbutsu sect.
- Re-established in 1605 under Priest Baigan.
- Chief priests inherit the Baigan surname.
- One of the Yamato Jūji temples.
What to see
- Main hall relocated from a Tenrikyo hall.
- Standing Amitābha Nyorai statue is the main image.
- Kannon-dō is a new concrete structure.
- Bishamon-dō faces south on the road.
- Bishamonten statue from Gangō-ji Temple.
- Ihai-dō rebuilt in 1729.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県奈良市十輪院町23 Open in Google Maps
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