Hōju-in, Buddhist temple in Mount Kōya, Japan
Hōju-in maintains traditional Japanese architectural elements with wooden structures and meditation spaces situated within the sacred mountain complex.
The temple emerged during the development of Mount Kōya in the 9th century, following Kōbō Daishi's establishment of Shingon Buddhism headquarters.
The temple preserves manuscripts from the Heian period that document the evolution of Buddhist practices and their integration into Japanese society.
Visitors can reach the temple via the Nankai Electric Railway to Kōya station, followed by a cable car ride to the mountain summit.
The temple collection includes religious texts and artifacts that demonstrate the intellectual exchanges between Buddhist communities during different historical periods.
Location: Kōya
GPS coordinates: 34.21456,135.57761
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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