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Hokko-ji Temple
京都市山科区勧修寺仁王堂町１６
This is the head temple of the Hokko-ji branch of Shin Buddhism, enshrining Amida Nyorai (Amida Buddha) as its principal deity. It houses important cultural properties, including a standing statue of Prince Shotoku.
History
了源によって創建され、山科から京都渋谷へ寺基を移して寺格化したことをもって開創とする。寺伝では、後醍醐天皇の夢の霊験により「阿彌陀佛光寺」の勅号を賜ったという由来がある。真宗佛光寺派の本山であり、かつては本願寺を凌ぐ勢力を持っていた。
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What visitors say
Located near Kankyuu-ji Temple, this is a quiet and serene Buddhist temple. Visitors praise the ceiling paintings in the hall adjacent to the main sanctuary, as well as the seasonal flowers and beautiful autumn foliage. Several types of Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) are available, including special editions limited to the autumn season.
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