Houkou-ji Temple
Shizuoka Prefecture Hamamatsu Area
Houkou-ji Temple was founded (in 1371) by an Imperial Prince, Mumon, who was the son of Emperor Godaigo. It is the head temple of Houkou-ji school of Rinzai sect. In the large precinct covered with old cedar trees, many buildings including mountain gate, Hanzobo building, the main hall, and three-fold towers, stand in a row creating a clean, Zen- like appearance. Although the main object of worship is Shakyamuni Buddha, the enshrined Hanzobo-gongen has been gathering faith as a god for preventing fire. Thus, the temple is also known in the name of Okuyama Hanzobo (Hanzobo in a deep mountain).
Address
1577-1 Okuyama, Inasa-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamtsu city
Access (nearest railway station)
From the No.15 bus terminal at the north exit of JR Hamamtsu station, take an a bus bound for Okuyama for about 60 minutes. Get off at the last stop, and then walk fro about 10 minutes.
Hours
9：00～17：00
Closed
Open throughout the year
Entry fee
Adults 300yen ・Children 150yen ・ Group discount available for more than 30 people
Parking
Parking for 30 large-sized buses （free of charge）・ 200 passenger cars （free of charge）
Inquiries
Houkou-ji Temple 053-543-0003