Hōzō-ji Temple
宝蔵寺
Hozoji Temple, founded in 801, offers ancient woodblocks and natural beauty worth a visit.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- Founded in 801 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
- Established to pray for the subjugation of Ezo.
- Redeveloped in 1268 by Shoyu.
What to see
- Temple grounds are a city natural monument.
- Designated as "Hozoji no Kaede to Omomi".
- Hikifuku Mandala woodblock.
- Go-o Hoin woodblock.
- Kobo Daishi Goyo woodblock.
- Woodblocks are city designated cultural properties.
Getting there
- 40-minute walk from Kashima Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福島県南相馬市鹿島区北海老字北畑20 Open in Google Maps
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