Hōyō-ji Temple
法用寺
Hōyō-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple with ancient statues and a notable pagoda.
What it is
- Tendai sect temple, mountain name Raiden-zan.
- Founded in 720 by Tokudō.
- Rebuilt by Tokuitsu, prayer temple for Emperor Saga.
- Principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon.
What to see
- Main hall's zushi and Buddhist altar, built in 1314.
- Two wooden Kongōrikishi statues from the Heian period.
- Three-storied pagoda, Fukushima Important Cultural Property.
- Two wooden Eleven-faced Kannon statues, Japan Heritage components.
- Tora-no-o-zakura cherry tree, one of Aizu's Five Cherry Trees.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福島県大沼郡会津美里町雀林字三番山下3554 Open in Google Maps
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