Hōkō-ji Temple (Okuyama)
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Head temple of the Hokoji branch of the Rinzai school, with about 500 stone rakan statues in varied expressions lining the approach, and deep autumn foliage.
Hōkō-ji Temple stands in the Okuyama area of northern Hamamatsu. Founded in 1371, it is the head temple of the Hokoji branch of the Rinzai school. Along the approach from the gate to the main hall stand about 500 stone rakan statues with expressive faces, nestled among cedars and autumn maples. The main hall, the Hansōbō Shinden, and the three-story pagoda are grand in scale, and Hansōbō is where locals come to pray for protection from misfortune. Admission is about 500 yen; open 9:00–16:00. Zazen meditation and shōjin ryōri (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) can be booked in advance. Access: about 10 minutes by bus from Kanashi Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad, or about 60 minutes by bus from Hamamatsu Station to Okuyama. Combine it with Ryutanji Temple.
Opening hours
09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Ryūgashidō Cave
- Kiga Checkpoint
- Ryōtan-ji Temple
- Hamanako Pal Pal
- Kanzanji Onsen & Kanzanji Ropeway
- Hamamatsu Flower Park
- Hamanako Garden Park
- Bentenjima & Lake Hamana Torii