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Hōzō-ji Temple

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Hōzō-ji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple founded in 857, housing important statues.

Hōzō-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Tendai sect Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 857 by Ennin.
  • Main deities are Amida Nyorai and Fugen Bosatsu.
  • Mountain name is Kōmyōzan.

What to see

  • Current main hall, completed in 2004.
  • Bell tower gate and bronze bell.
  • Fudō-dō building on the grounds.
  • Wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai.
  • Wooden seated statue of Fugen Bosatsu.
  • Seated statue of Jikaku Daishi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

栃木県宇都宮市大通り4-2-12 Open in Google Maps

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