Apr 7, 2016 - 1 min read

Honko-ji Temple in Shizuoka

A charming temple with a view of the ocean

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

The view from above the temple grounds

A boar (I think) and a lion under the eaves

The main statue, of the Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy

Beautifully detailed carvings under the roof

Two fierce statues stand guard at the gate

A statue at the pet cemetery

The main temple buildings

The entrance stone

A small statue with grave markers and offerings

Looking out at the hills behind the temple

A statue at the very top of the hill

Wishes and prayers

If you're visiting the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum in the suburbs of Shizuoka city, it's definitely worth taking a little detour to Honko-ji while you're there. A large Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere, it has some beautifully detailed wooden carvings, statues of fierce guardian demons and serene Buddhist deities, and a terraced hillside graveyard commanding fine views over the ocean and the surrounding countryside and hills.

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Peter Sidell

By Peter Sidell

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Katie Jackson

Katie Jackson 9 years ago

Gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing!

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