Hōgon-ji, Buddhist temple in Dogo district, Matsuyama, Japan.
At the summit of Neon Zaka slope, Hōgon-ji temple stands with its double-roofed gateway, surrounded by wooded grounds and seasonal flowering plants.
Established in 665 at the request of Empress Saimei, Hōgon-ji became the birthplace of Buddhist sage Ippen in 1239 and later the center of Ji sect Buddhism.
The temple grounds feature stone markers inscribed with haiku poems from notable writers, including works by Matsuyama poet Masaoka Shiki and Kawada Jun.
Visitors can explore multiple buildings within the temple complex, including the main hall with carved doors and a subsidiary structure guarded by a dragon statue.
A large graveyard extends behind the main temple building, where spring plum blossoms scatter among the stone monuments and traditional Buddhist statues.
Location: Matsuyama
Inception: 665
Address: 愛媛県松山市道後湯月町
GPS coordinates: 33.85172,132.78975
Latest update: June 6, 2025 09:03
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