Hōmyō-ji, Buddhist temple in Minami-Ikebukuro, Japan.
This Buddhist temple features a grand main hall, ancestral hall, stone lanterns, and a path lined with cherry trees in full bloom during spring.
Founded in 810 as Ikō-ji temple of the Shingon sect, it transformed into a Nichiren sect temple in 1312 under the guidance of Nichigen.
The temple houses the Asagao-zuka monument, displaying morning glory paintings by artist Sakai Hoitsu alongside carved poetry from Tobari Tomihisa.
Located 15 minutes on foot from JR Ikebukuro Station, the temple grounds remain open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM without entry fees.
The temple bell features rare measurement patterns including carpenter squares, abacuses, measuring boxes, and scales engraved on its surface.
Location: Minami-Ikebukuro
Address: 東京都豊島区南池袋3-18-18 171-0022 171-0022
GPS coordinates: 35.72436,139.71375
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:16
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