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Hōrin-ji Temple

法輪寺

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Lightning destroyed Hōrin-ji’s three-storey pagoda in 1944. It was reconstructed in 1975 using traditional building methods.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1975
Historical milestone
ShōwaRecorded event
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

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

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

Landmarks on this map

Golden Hall
The old principal images moved to the collection hall.
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Lecture and Collection Hall
The hall now preserves eleven Buddhist statues.
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Three-Storey Pagoda
The pagoda was reconstructed in 1975.
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Myoken Hall
The hall enshrines the hidden Myoken image.
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Jizo Hall
The hall enshrines a medieval stone Jizo.
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West Gate
The gate preserves the rare Agetsuchi gate form.
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Check before you go

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

Visiting hours are 08:00–17:00 from March through November, and 08:00–16:30 from December through February.

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