Minamihokke-ji

Minamihokke-ji Temple contains multiple structures including an octagonal hall, ceremonial hall, three-story pagoda, and compassionate eye hall across its grounds.

Founded in 703 by Kasuganokura no Oyu, the temple experienced a devastating fire in 1096 that destroyed most buildings before being rebuilt as a major Shingon Buddhist center.

The temple serves as the sixth station along the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route and maintains connections with both Buddhist and Shinto spiritual practices.

The temple opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a parking area available and regular bus service connecting from Tsubosaka-yama Station.

The temple gained prominence through a puppet theater play about a blind man and his wife, establishing its reputation for healing eye-related conditions.

Location: Takatori

Inception: 703

Founders: Kasuganokura no Oyu

Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Website: http://tsubosaka1300.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.42630,135.80942

Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:32