Hozo-ji, Buddhist temple in Okazaki, Japan
The temple structure features a bell tower with a distinctive hipped roof that combines architectural elements from Muromachi period and Tang Dynasty designs.
Established in 1436 by Myoshu-shonin, Hozo-ji Temple expanded during the Muromachi period to oversee 25 affiliated temples as part of the Jodo Shu Seizan-ha branch.
The temple maintains strong connections to Ito Jakuchu, a prominent Edo period painter, whose artistic influence appears in the temple's seal designs and documentation.
Visitors can obtain the temple's official seal between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with the facility remaining closed on Mondays except during national holidays.
During the 1854 tsunami, the temple served dual purposes as both a shelter for local residents and a storage facility for rice distributions.
Location: Okazaki
Address: 愛知県岡崎市本宿町寺山1
GPS coordinates: 34.88875,137.26164
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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