Houshu-in Temple (Nishio)
宝珠院 (西尾市)
Houshu-in Temple offers historical buildings and a significant Kannon statue, reflecting centuries of patronage.
What it is
- Temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan Fukakusa sect.
- Founded in 1450 by monk Kyoin Eishun.
- Principal image is Amida Sanzon.
- Received patronage from Toyotomi and Tokugawa families.
What to see
- Eleven-faced, Thousand-armed Kannon Bosatsu statue.
- Main hall, shoin, and Chūkon-dō are cultural properties.
- Main hall was rebuilt in 1675.
- Pine tree named Mihara-no-Matsu is over 200 years old.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県西尾市吉良町吉田石池18 Open in Google Maps
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