Hon'gyoji Temple

Japanese name： 常住山本行寺

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Main Image Wooden Standing Bishamonten Category Tenbu (Deva)

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Description

Hon'gyoji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1518 with the patronage of Ryuzoji Tan'ie and relocated to its present site in 1610. Bishamonten Hall enshrines a wooden standing Bishamonten designated an Important Cultural Property by Saga City. Made of joined zelkova wood, the figure measures approximately 1.1 m from head to feet, or 1.47 m from pedestal to the top of its spear. Believed to date from around the middle Muromachi period, it is revered as a stern guardian. The annual Bishamonten and Star Festival on February 3 welcomes the public, but viewing conditions for the image itself must be confirmed with the temple.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10028

Temple / Site Hon'gyoji Temple

Visiting Area Bishamonten Hall

Visiting Status Confirm in advance (grounds freely accessible year-round; ask the temple about viewing the image inside Bishamonten Hall. Annual Bishamonten and Star Festival on February 3)

Address 佐賀県佐賀市西田代1丁目4-6

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