Overview
Hoshin-ji is a temple of the Nichiren school of Buddhism located in the city of Tottori. It traces its former head temple to the great Myoken-ji in Kyoto and belongs to the Tasshi lineage. Within its grounds stand two sub-temples, Honji-in and Kanryu-in, quietly conveying how Nichiren teachings took root in the region. Rather than a flashy sightseeing spot, it offers the appeal of a calm, contemplative place of worship.
Highlights
- ●A Nichiren-school temple whose former head temple was the great Myoken-ji in Kyoto
- ●Grounds that hold two sub-temples, Honji-in and Kanryu-in
- ●The atmosphere of a quiet, uncommercialized place of worship within Tottori city
- ●A living connection to the Tasshi dharma lineage
History
As a Nichiren-school temple, Hoshin-ji long looked to the great Myoken-ji in Kyoto as its former head temple. Connected to the Tasshi dharma lineage, it is said to have served as one of the local bases of Nichiren Buddhism. The fact that it holds two sub-temples, Honji-in and Kanryu-in, suggests that the temple once carried a certain scale and role. For details of its founding and dates, it is best to check official sources or on-site signage.
Access
The temple sits in the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, near 35.50 degrees north and 134.24 degrees east, close to the city center. Using public transport, visitors typically start at Tottori Station and continue by bus or taxi; by car it is within relatively easy reach of the city. Please confirm the nearest stop and parking availability through official information before your visit.
Best season
As it is not a temple famous for particular blossoms or autumn leaves, it can be visited quietly in any season. If anything, spring and autumn, when the air is clear and the grounds pleasant to walk, are especially agreeable, and timing a visit with Nichiren annual observances lets you glimpse the community's living faith.
Map
35.5005, 134.2418 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Start from Tottori Station and head to Hoshin-ji by city transport
- 2Pay respects at the main hall and sense the stillness of a Nichiren temple
- 3Stroll to view the sub-temples Honji-in and Kanryu-in
- 4Return to central Tottori afterward for sightseeing or a meal
Did you know?
💡 A distinctive feature is that two sub-temples, Honji-in and Kanryu-in, are maintained under the single temple name of Hoshin-ji. A sub-temple is a small hall kept within the precincts of a larger temple, and having two of them speaks to the standing this temple once held.
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