Hōkyō-ji Temple — © emonster

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Hōkyō-ji Temple

宝慶寺

Address: 福井県大野市寶慶寺1-2

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History

Chinese monk Jakuen established Hōkyō-ji in 1278. It became an affiliated training monastery of Eihei-ji in the Sōtō school.

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Sources 国土交通省観光庁

Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1278
Establishment
KamakuraRecorded event
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Sources 国土交通省観光庁

About the era labels

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Building 1
Visible building roof; its name and use await confirmation.
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Building 2
Visible building roof; its name and use await confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Building 3
Visible building roof; its name and use await confirmation.
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Map sources & credits

Based on GSI aerial imagery © OpenStreetMap contributors Official grounds information

Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Getting there

The official city tourism entry gives a drive of about 25 minutes from JR Echizen-Ōno Station.

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Sources 福井市・福井市観光協会