Honzan-ji

📍 Okayama, Okayama Prefecture 403 Sadamune · Misaki, Kume District

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About

Mountain 岩間山

Sect 天台宗

Principal 観世音菩薩

Founded 701年（大宝元年）

Founder 頼観（佐伯有頼）開基、役小角開山

Heritage 本堂・三重塔・宝篋印塔（国指定重要文化財）

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥300

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Available

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History

Honzan-ji, formally Iwama-zan Honzan-ji, is a temple of the Tendai sect located in Misaki, Kume District, Okayama Prefecture. Its principal image is Kanzeon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara). Founded in 701 CE (Taiho 1) by Raikan (Saeki Ariyori) as patron and En no Gyoja as opening monk. The main hall, three-story pagoda, and stone sutra mound are designated National Important Cultural Properties. Pilgrims visit seeking fulfillment of prayers and healing from illness.