Okuyama Hōkō-ji

方広寺

This Zen temple, nestled among pines, sakura, peach, and other things, was established in 1377 and is the home of the Rinsai Sect, housing three much-revered Buddha statues. With over sixty halls, it is one of the biggest temples in the Tokai area. The small Shichison Bosatsudo is the oldest wooden building in the prefecture and a fine example of 14th century Japanese architecture. Visitors can walk through the buildings- no shoes allowed.

• outdoors
• family

Address

Inasa-chō Okuyama 1577-1 - Kita-ku

Getting there

Bus Depot #15, take the #45 bus to the end

Price

¥300, students ¥150, children under 12 free

Website

houkouji.or.jp (opens in a new tab)