本久寺, Buddhist temple in Sumida-ku, Japan
Honkyuji Temple stands in eastern Tokyo, featuring traditional Japanese Buddhist architecture with a distinctive main hall and prayer rooms.
The temple was established between 1571 and 1585 by Nichiu Seigenin during the late Sengoku period of Japanese history.
The temple houses a significant statue of Nichiren, with the head crafted by Nichiro and the body created by Nichiho.
Visitors can reach Honkyuji Temple within 8 minutes by foot from Asakusa Station, located at 2-21-12 Higashi-Komagata in Sumida.
The temple preserves the tomb of Hiraoka Enshiro, a historical figure who introduced Shibusawa Eiichi to the Tokugawa shogunate.
Location: Sumida-ku
GPS coordinates: 35.70717,139.79983
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:13
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