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Hokke-ji Temple 法華寺

Hokke-ji (法華寺, Hokke-ji) is a Buddhist temple located in the Hokkeji neighborhood of the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of the Kōmyō sect (光明宗), named after the temple's founder, Empress Kōmyō. The honzon of the temple is a Heian period standing statue of Jūichimen Kannon, which is a designated National Treasure.

Location	Nara (奈良市奈良県)
Coordinates	34.69240, 135.80412 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Temple garden
Cultural property	Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan
Established	0745
Official website	https://hokkejimonzeki.or.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

Wikipedia (English): Hokke-ji
Wikipedia (Japanese): 法華寺
Wikidata: Q3076936

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Hokke-ji Temple 法華寺

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