Hoenji Temple
A temple protected by Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the Kaga domain. The cemetery contains memorial towers for Toshiie's parents.
Toshie's connection to Takefu (present-day Echizen City) began when Oda Nobunaga, having suppressed the Ikko uprising forces in the Hokuriku region, placed the area centered on Takefu under the governance of the Fuchu Sanninshu: Maeda Toshiie, Sassa Narimasa, and Fuwa Mitsuharu. Later, after receiving the Kaga domain, Toshie built a temple of the same name in Kanazawa.
Hoenji Temple is known for its Enmei Jizo statue, said to relieve toothaches. It also features numerous unique stone statues embodying prayers for the protection and cherishing of children, along with a vast garden for the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage.
【Goshuin stamp】 Pre-written
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◆Donation / As you see fit
◆Reception Location／Beside the Mountain Gate
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Hoenji Temple 0778-22-1645
- Address
- 福井県越前市高瀬1-27-4
- Getting There
- Hapi-Line Fukui Takefu Station: 20-minute walk / Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC: 15-minute drive
- Car Park
- Yes
