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Hoen-ji Temple

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Hoen-ji Temple

〒020-0016 岩手県盛岡市名須川町31−5

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A temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, its mountain name is Zuikyuho-zan, and its formal name is Zuikyuho-zan Hoen Zen-ji. The Five Hundred Arhats and the Arhat Hall located within the precincts are designated as Tangible Cultural Properties by Morioka City.

History

Founded in 1362 in Sanbu District by Nanbu Moriyuki, with Tusan Chotetsu serving as the founding abbot. In 1601, during the time of Nanbu Toshinao, the temple was relocated to its current site when moving to Morioka. During the Edo period, it served as the office for the head monk (so-roko) for the surrounding region.

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What visitors say

Visitors pass through a magnificent mountain gate to view the Arhat Hall, built in the traditional earth-storehouse style. The grounds enshrine five hundred Arhats with unique and lively expressions, making them well worth seeing. The admission fee is 300 yen, and Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and regular stamps are available. The area features a temple-town atmosphere with many temples lined up nearby.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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