Overview
Hōon-ji is a temple of the Rinzai Zen school in Nishihara 1-chome, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. Its mountain name is Shōreizan, and though it sits within the city, it retains the tranquility of a Zen temple. It is a serene old temple to drop by while strolling through Utsunomiya.
Highlights
- ●A Rinzai Zen temple said to date from 1639
- ●History behind the mountain name Shōreizan
- ●Zen tranquility preserved within the city
- ●A location easy to add to an Utsunomiya walk
History
According to temple tradition, this Rinzai Zen temple was founded in 1639, in the early Edo period. Carrying on the teachings of Zen Buddhism, it has been handed down in Utsunomiya under the mountain name Shōreizan.
Access
The temple is located in Nishihara 1-chome within the city of Utsunomiya. For the nearest station and specific routes, please check a map or official information.
Best season
For quiet worship, the daytime hours from spring to early summer when the greenery is vivid, or the clear-aired days of autumn, are recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from central Utsunomiya to Hōon-ji in Nishihara 1-chome
- 2Pass through the gate and pray in the precincts
- 3Savor the quiet air of a Zen temple
- 4Continue on to explore the city of Utsunomiya
Did you know?
💡 The mountain name "Shōreizan" has long been used as the temple's symbolic title.
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