Hōkoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Saijō, Japan
The temple complex contains a primary hall housing a statue of Buddha and spans across 13,000 square meters of landscaped grounds.
Founded in 1334 by priest Tengan Eko, the temple commemorates Ashikaga Ietoki, the grandfather of the first Ashikaga shogunate ruler.
The temple follows the Kenchō-ji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, featuring traditional matcha tea ceremonies and morning meditation sessions.
The temple maintains regular visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 200 yen for general admission.
A grove of 2,000 mōsō bamboo plants surrounds the temple grounds, creating natural pathways through the dense forest.
Location: Saijo
Address: 愛媛県西条市中野甲1681
GPS coordinates: 33.89149,133.18527
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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