Houju-ji, Buddhist temple and pilgrimage site in Saijo, Japan
Located at the foot of Mount Tenyo, Houju-ji Temple features a main hall, a Daishi hall, and offices for pilgrims to receive temple stamps.
Founded during the Tempyo period between 729 and 749 under Emperor Shomu's decree, the temple was initially named Kongo-hoji before Kukai changed it to Houju-ji.
Temple number 62 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage route, Houju-ji houses an eleven-faced Kannon statue, particularly venerated for safe childbirth prayers.
The temple opens from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM, and provides free parking spaces for ten vehicles.
The temple's incense burner hall displays numerous wind chimes where visitors attach paper strips with written wishes to the bells.
Location: Saijo
Part of: Shikoku Pilgrimage
GPS coordinates: 33.89733,133.11494
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:17
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