Honkō-ji, Buddhist temple in Kōta, Japan.
The temple grounds contain numerous stone pathways leading to halls decorated with traditional Japanese architectural elements and wooden carvings displaying Buddhist motifs.
Founded in 1573 by Matsudaira Tadasada, the temple served as the principal place of worship for the Fukōzu-Matsudaira clan throughout the Edo period.
The temple cemetery holds graves of nineteen generations of Fukōzu-Matsudaira clan chieftains, receiving National Historic Site designation in 2014.
Visitors can explore the temple grounds during summer to see 10,000 hydrangea bushes in full bloom from early through late June.
Archaeological excavations in 2008 uncovered ancient artifacts beneath a fallen tombstone, including a tachi sword and a Bohemian crystal cup from 1599.
Location: Kota
GPS coordinates: 35.18472,136.89944
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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