Hōgon-ji, Buddhist temple on Chikubu Island, Nagahama, Japan
The Hōgon-ji temple features multiple structures including the Karamon Gate and Kannon-do Hall connected by the Funa-roka corridor on Chikubu Island.
Emperor Shōmu and Buddhist monk Gyōki established Hōgon-ji in 724, creating a spiritual center that received National Treasure status for its architectural significance.
The temple holds regular Fudo Goma fire rituals and offers shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine experiences, maintaining traditional Buddhist practices.
Visitors reach the temple via boats departing from Nagahama Port or Imazu Port, with entrance fees of 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children.
The Karamon Gate at Hōgon-ji remains the last surviving architectural element from Toyotomi Hideyoshi's original Osaka Castle construction.
Location: Nagahama
Inception: 724
Founders: Shōmu, Gyōki
Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi, Three Great Shrines of Benzaiten
Address: 〒526-0124 滋賀県長浜市早崎町1664
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-16:00
Phone: 0749634410
Website: https://chikubushima.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 35.42112,136.14323
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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