Hōon-ji

Hōon-ji is a Buddhist temple in Amagasaki featuring traditional buildings with two distinct gates, where the inner gate displays a paulownia crest and the outer gate shows a chrysanthemum crest. The buildings reflect classical Japanese temple design with careful attention to symbolic details.

The temple moved to its current location in Teramachi during the Genna period between 1615 and 1624 when Amagasaki Castle construction required the relocation. This move reflected the urban transformations happening in the region during that era.

The temple preserves a memorial for Sasa Narimasa, a military commander who served under Oda Nobunaga and met his end here. This remembrance remains visible in the temple grounds today.

The temple is about five minutes on foot from the Nishiguchi exit of Hanshin Amagasaki Station, making it easy to fit into a city walk. On-site parking is available for those who arrive by car.

The temple houses a valuable hanging scroll with a poem by Emperor Go-Yozei about evening rain and the path of the deceased. This rare imperial artwork reveals the deep reverence the site once held.

Location: Amagasaki

GPS coordinates: 34.71781,135.41289

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42