Hōkō-ji, Kyoto

Name: Hōkō-ji
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#121 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple

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Hōkō-ji is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, dating from the 16th century. Toyotomi Hideyoshi determined that the capital city should have a Daibutsu temple to surpass that of Nara. He is reputed to have claimed at the outset that he would complete construction in half the time it took Emperor Shōmu to complete the Great Buddha of Nara. The project during Emperor Shomū's reign took ten years. Hideyoshi would complete the initial phase of his project in only three years. The architects for this project were Nakamura Masakiyo and Heinouchi Yoshimasa. ()

Local name: 方広寺 Completed: 1586 (438 years ago)Coordinates: 34°59'32"N, 135°46'19"E

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Hōkō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto National Museum, Sanjūsangen-dō, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda.

0.8 miE
Historic temple with picturesque views
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~820 ftS
Japanese art and culture since 1897
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~1500 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
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Park, Garden, Temple
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0.8 miSW
Observation deck with touch-screen guide
Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
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Tranquil Buddhist temple with gardens
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Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
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Buddhist temple with whimsical fountains
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0.8 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
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~260 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto
2 min walk • Toyokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1599 to commemorate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is the location of the first tamaya ever constructed, which was later destroyed by the Tokugawa clan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hōkō-ji?

Nearby attractions include Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto (2 min walk), Mimizuka, Kyoto (4 min walk), Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto (4 min walk), Sanjūsangen-dō, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to Hōkō-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hōkō-ji:

Bus

Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae • Lines: 18, 206 (6 min walk)
Umamachi • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Shichijō (8 min walk)
Kiyomizu-gojo (10 min walk)

Metro

Gojō • Lines: K (19 min walk)
Kyōto • Lines: K (21 min walk)