Description

Empress Komyo built this temple at the site of her father's (Fujiwara no Fuhito) home to serve as a head convent for nuns. It is one of three Yamato convents. The temple's principal image, an 11-faced Kannon Bosatsu, was carved from a single red-tinged birch tree. It is said to be modeled on the figure of Empress Komyo by a teacher from India. After being destroyed by a war-related fire and an earthquake, Toyotomi Hideyori and Lady Chacha made a contribution to rebuild the main hall in 1601.

Location Information

Address

882 Hokkeji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8001
Nearest Station

Shinomiya Station
･ Kintetsu-nara Line
17 minutes on foot
Phone Number

0742-33-2261

Available languages

only in Japanese
Hours

8:30am - 4:30pm
*Reception ends at 16:00
Closed

None
Public Site

Official Site

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Hokkeji Temple

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