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Hojoji Temple

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Hojoji Temple

伊豆の国市南江間862−1

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A Rinzai sect temple (Kenchoji branch) located in Izu-no-Kuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its historical ties to the Hojo clan.

History

It is believed to have been founded in the late Heian period by Hojo Yoshitoki to mourn the passing of his eldest son, Anchiyo-maru. Later, when Yoshitoki died, his successor Yasutoki was buried at this temple. As a temple associated with the powerful Hojo clan, the de facto rulers of the Kamakura Shogunate, it houses numerous temple treasures.

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What visitors say

Accessible by a 25-minute walk from Niigata Station or by bus. You can enter the grounds by paying the admission fee at the counter next to the main gate. The main hall displays Buddhist statues from the Kamakura period and donated images. On a small hill nearby, there are the graves of Hojo Yoshitoki and his wife, offering a view of the surrounding scenery.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
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