Hōkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Hamamatsu, Japan
The temple complex spans 60 hectares and contains numerous structures, including the Main Hall, Hansōbō Shrine, Founder's Hall, and a three-story pagoda.
Established in 1371 by Mumon Gensen, a son of Emperor Go-Daigo, the temple was named after Mount Tiantai Fangguang Temple in China due to landscape similarities.
The temple holds regular Zen meditation sessions, calligraphy practices, and Buddhist vegetarian cuisine experiences for visitors seeking traditional Japanese spiritual practices.
Entry fees are 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for children under 13, and group discounts apply for parties of 20 or more people.
The temple path features over 500 stone Rakan statues, with some bridges displaying an unexplained phenomenon where the number of visible statues changes between four and five.
Location: Hamana-ku
Inception: 1371
Founders: Mumon Gensen
Website: https://houkouji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.84845,137.61494
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:22
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