Hōkai-in, Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Japan
The temple features traditional wooden structures with a prominent entrance gate, incorporating a bell tower and carefully designed meditation spaces.
Founded around 729 during the Tempyo period, the temple moved to its current location in 1581 following damage during the Sengoku period.
The temple belongs to the Shingon Buddhist tradition and functions as the fifth temple on the Chugoku Kannon pilgrimage route.
Visitors can access the temple from 8:00 to 17:00 without entrance fees, with parking spaces available and convenient bus connections from JR Okayama Station.
The temple houses a National Important Cultural Property, a standing statue of Kannon carved from a single cypress tree during the mid-Heian period.
Location: Kita-ku
GPS coordinates: 34.69394,133.93414
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:02
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