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Hon-do (Main Hall) of Horai-ji Temple on En-gan-san

新城市門谷鳳来寺

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This is a temple of the Shingon Ritsu sect located on Horai-ji Mountain in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. The approach features 1,425 stone steps. Important Cultural Properties include the Niomon (guardian gate) and the main enshrined deity, Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha).

History

伝・大宝2年(702年)に利修仙人が開山したと伝えられる。文武天皇の病気平癒祈願に応じた功績により伽藍が建立されたという伝承があり、それが寺名や山名の由来となっている。鎌倉時代には源頼朝によって再興され、江戸時代には徳川家光の庇護を受けて大いに栄えた。

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What visitors say

The site is accessible by foot from the summit parking lot in approximately 10 to 30 minutes, offering an open atmosphere surrounded by rocky mountains and nature. From the opposite side of the main hall, visitors can enjoy views toward Toyokawa City and Toyohashi City. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) are available at the temple office located to the right of the main hall. Visitors should exercise caution when ascending and descending the stairs.

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