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Hodai-in
〒420-0034 静岡県静岡市葵区常磐町２丁目１３−２
A Jodo-shu Buddhist temple located in Shizuoka City, known as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. It houses the White Main Buddha Amida Nyorai, a National Important Cultural Property that served as a body double for Tokugawa Ieyasu.
History
Founded in 1507 as Ryuusen-ji, the temple was later renamed Hodai-in after Saigo no Tsubone, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was buried there. It enshrines the 'White Main Buddha Amida Nyorai,' which took an arrow meant for Tokugawa Ieyasu, and became a family temple of the Tokugawa clan alongside Zojo-ji. During the Edo period, it was a prestigious temple granted shuinjo (official seals of recognition) by the Tokugawa Shogunate.
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What visitors say
Well accessible, about a 10-minute walk from Shizuoka Station. The entrance is via a side street rather than the national highway. The main hall is a modern reinforced concrete structure, and the grounds feature adorable Jizo statues. Upon paying the admission fee, visitors can view valuable items related to the Tokugawa family and the White Main Buddha in the treasure room. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) are available at the reception desk.
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 15:40
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 15:40
- Thursday: 9:00 – 15:40
- Friday: 9:00 – 15:40
- Saturday: 9:00 – 15:40
- Sunday: 9:00 – 15:40
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