Hōgon-in, Buddhist temple in Ukyō-ku, Japan
The Hōgon-in temple occupies a corner section within the Tenryū-ji complex and features a landscape garden with shaped rocks and dense moss formations.
The temple, established in 1461 by Hosokawa Yoriyuki, relocated to its current position after being destroyed during the Ōnin War of 1467-1477.
The main hall contains 58 sliding-panel paintings by artist Noriko Tamura and houses images of Kannon Bodhisattva and Jizō Bodhisattva.
The temple opens for special viewings during spring and autumn, with night illuminations of the foliage available from mid to late November.
The garden utilizes the shakkei technique to incorporate Arashiyama mountains into its design, creating an extended visual perspective beyond the temple grounds.
Location: Ukyō-ku
Inception: 1461
Founders: Hosokawa Yoriyuki
Website: http://hogonin.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.01478,135.67371
Latest update: March 16, 2025 21:15
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