📕 Goshuin from visitors
Hokoji
新発田市諏訪町２丁目４−１７
A Soto sect temple located in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, and the family temple of the Mizoguchi clan, the lords of Niigata Domain. Several of its structures, including the mountain gate, Buddhist statues, and paintings, are designated as municipal tangible cultural properties.
History
The temple originated when Mizoguchi Hidekatsu transferred Daorinji, which he had founded in Kaga Province, to Echigo Province upon his transfer to Niigata Domain. After Hidekatsu's death, it was renamed Jomiji, and later renamed Hokoji to avoid a phonetic resemblance to the posthumous title of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. It served as the family temple of the Mizoguchi lords of Niigata and, during the Edo period, functioned as the Soto sect administrative office for the Niigata Domain.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
What visitors say
The temple grounds are rich in attractions, featuring a distinguished and grand mountain gate and a weeping cherry tree approximately 400 years old. In spring, the grounds are beautifully adorned with cherry blossoms and wisteria. An admission fee is required to view the main hall, and photography inside is prohibited. Goshuin (shrine or temple calligraphic seal stamps) are available at the entrance.
口コミ (...件)
Looking up Hokoji?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 temples across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Chubu
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Chubu
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
How to pray at a temple
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit