Hōzen-ji Temple
法善寺
Hōzen-ji is an ancient Sōtō Zen temple, home to a significant Amitābha statue and pilgrimage site.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple founded in the Wado era (708-715).
- Dedicated to Amitābha Tathāgata, its principal image.
- Became a Sōtō Zen temple in 1512.
- First temple of the Shinano 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1831.
- Wooden seated Amitābha Nyorai statue.
- Karahafu style main gate.
- Nine vermilion seal documents.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Hijiri-Kogen Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
長野県東筑摩郡麻績村麻8147 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
