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Houtoku-san Daibutsu-ji (Houtoku Mountain Great Buddha Temple)
高岡市大手町11
A Jodo-shu (Pure Land) temple enshrining the 'Takaoka Daibutsu' (Takaoka Great Buddha), one of the three great Buddhas of Japan.
History
The year of founding and the founder are unknown, but it is believed to have been established around 1221 or 1609. Although it fell into ruin due to repeated fires, it was revived in 1745 by Toyo Shonin, the 15th abbot of Gokuraku-ji, and his disciple, Ryo-kan.
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What visitors say
A Jodo-shu (Pure Land) temple enshrining the Takaoka Daibutsu (Takaoka Great Buddha), with the main hall housing the Amida Sanzon (Three Buddhas of Amida). The grounds have a modest atmosphere, but visitors can worship the large Great Buddha, one of the three great Buddhas of Japan. A distribution office is located to the right of the main hall and is available for use during visits.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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