Hōon-ji, Buddhist temple in Higashi-Ueno, Japan
This Buddhist temple features a large wooden Founder's Hall measuring 76 meters in length, 58 meters in width, and 38 meters in height.
The temple's establishment occurred during the period when Tokugawa Ieyasu divided the Shin sect into Higashi Hongan-ji and Nishi Hongan-ji branches.
Hōon-ji belongs to the Jōdo Shinshū sect, which centers its teachings on the fundamental trust in Amida Buddha and the influence of his vows.
The temple maintains regular religious services and houses important Buddhist artifacts, welcoming visitors who wish to learn about Japanese Buddhism.
The temple's mausoleum contains the ashes of Shinran, founder of Shin Buddhism, relocated to this location in 1670 after multiple previous moves.
Location: Higashi-Ueno
Inception: 1214
Founders: Shōshin
Address: 東京都台東区東上野6丁目13-13 110-0015
GPS coordinates: 35.71294,139.78467
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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