Houonji Temple

📍 Shizuoka, Hamamatsu · Miyaguchi, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Set in Miyaguchi, Hamamatsu City's Hamaname Ward, this temple teaches the profound Buddhist virtue of repaying kindness. The temple's name itself encapsulates its spiritual mission: to contemplate and honor the grace received from Buddha and to find ways to express gratitude through righteous action. Within its grounds, pilgrims experience a deepening of compassion and a renewed appreciation for the countless blessings they have received. The temple serves as a sanctuary where the heart can be opened to love and gratitude, transforming spiritual understanding into compassionate living.

Benefits

Buddha's gracegratitudecompassion

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