Honganji gifu betsu-in

The Honganji Gifu Betsu-in temple features wooden structures with traditional Japanese architectural elements, prayer halls, and decorative Buddhist elements throughout its buildings.

The temple, established around 1500 CE by Renjun, the thirteenth child of chief abbot Rennyo, relocated during the Edo period following renovations.

The temple maintains Pure Land Buddhist traditions through regular ceremonies, including New Year's Day and Bodhi Day services for the local community.

The temple contains metal lockers for storing deceased individuals' ashes, with Buddhist monks performing prayer services upon family requests.

In 1817, artist Hokusai created an enormous Great Daruma painting measuring 18 by 10.8 meters at this temple, earning him the nickname Darusen.

Location: Gifu

Address: 岐阜県岐阜市西野町3-1

Website: https://hongwanji-gifubetsuin.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.42811,136.75569

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04