Hosshinji Temple
Established in 1522 by Takeda Motomitsu, the governor of Wakasa (now southern Fukui Prefecture), this temple belongs to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Though later falling into disrepair, it was rebuilt by Kyogoku Tadataka. It houses a monument to Ban Nobutomo and the grave of Yamakawa Tomiko. The sight of monks performing cold-weather alms rounds in the snow has become a winter tradition.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- Hosshinji Temple 0770-52-0525
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県小浜市伏原45-3
- Getting There
- 10-minute walk from JR Obama Station / Approximately 15 minutes by car from Obama IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
- Car Park
- No
