Hokke-ji, Buddhist temple in Takayama, Japan
Hokke-ji is a temple of the Hokke-shū Jinmon-ryū school in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, with the mountain name Jōei-zan. Its principal image is a Jikkai Mandala. The temple grounds include the grave of Kato Mitsumasa, designated a historic site by Takayama City.
Hokke-ji was founded in 1558 by Nichinō as a temple of the Hokke-shū Jinmon-ryū. In 1633 Shigeyori Kanamori made it the family temple for the memorial rites of Mitsuhiro Kato, also called Mitsumasa, whose grave is a Takayama city historic site.
The stone Buddha figure known as Arai Botoke draws local visitors who come to perform personal rituals seeking healing and wellness benefits.
The temple sits on the Ebi zaka slope above Sanmachisuji and is easily reached on foot with clear signs marking the route. The walk is short and manageable for most visitors regardless of fitness level.
The temple holds the grave of Kato Mitsumasa, designated a historic site by Takayama city, and a set of his tableware with a five-tier lacquered box, a Gifu Prefecture important cultural property. Kanamori Shigeyori made Hokke-ji the family temple to pray for Mitsumasa's repose in 1633.
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