Hōshun-in, Buddhist sub-temple in Daitoku-ji complex, Kyoto, Japan
The Hōshun-in stands at the northernmost point of the Daitoku-ji temple grounds, featuring traditional Japanese architectural elements and multiple tea ceremony rooms.
Maeda Matsu, wife of feudal lord Toshiie Maeda, established this temple in 1608 and appointed Gyokushitsu Sohaku as the first chief priest.
The temple contains three tea ceremony houses named Rakuyo-tei, Shogetsu-ken, and Nyoze-an, where traditional rituals maintain centuries-old practices.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking Kyoto City Bus to Daitoku-ji mae stop, followed by a ten-minute walk through the temple complex.
The Donkokaku pavilion, constructed in 1617, ranks among the four major historical pavilions of Kyoto alongside Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Hiunkaku.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 1608
Founders: Maeda Matsu
Part of: Daitoku-ji
GPS coordinates: 35.04528,135.74508
Latest update: March 20, 2025 05:51
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