【Japan tourism】Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage [No.9] Syoukakuzan botaiin hourin-ji
In the main hall, it is the only temple in Shikoku sacred grounds that enshrines a statue of the reclining Buddha as the principal image.
Hourin-ji
| Principal image | Nirvana Shaka Nyorai |
| Honzon mantra | Noumaku sanmanda badanan baku |
| Denomination | Koyasan Shingon Buddhism |
Place
Official site： none
Temple lodging： none
Phone：088-695-2080
〒771-1506 徳島県阿波市土成町土成字田中198-2
Goshuin(red seal)
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History
It was originally named “White Snake Mountain Horinji Temple" and was located in Hojigatani, a mountainous area about 4km north of the present location. It is said that it boasted a magnificent temple. The burned-out cornerstones and burnt soil remain and are preserved as ruins.
In 815 (Konin 6), Kobo Daishi encountered a white snake there, Since the white snake is the guardian deity of Buddhism, it was founded by carving a statue of Buddha in Nirvana. It has long been said that white snakes are messengers of Buddha.
1582 (Tensho 10 ), The temple was destroyed by fire during the Battle of Chosokabe Motochika in Tosa, but was rebuilt on its current location in the early Edo period and renamed Shoukakuzan Horinji. The name of the mountain and the name of the temple seem to come from the fact that the chief priest at that time was enlightened in Tenhorin.
In 1859 (Ansei 6), all but the bell tower were burned down.(This fire broke out in the hall when the villagers were practicing Joruri. )The current pagoda was rebuilt in the Meiji period.
There is a legend that worshipers with bad legs suddenly regained their ability to walk. Therefore, people praying for healthy legs are endless.
The principal image of worship is opened to the public once every five years. （The last time was in 2020, so next time will be in 2025）The treasure of the temple is the “Kobo Daishi Omigoromo " given to Horinji Temple by Emperor Meiji.
HIghlight
【Main hall】 Many Waraji amulets are dedicated. The current main hall was rebuilt in the Meiji period after being destroyed by fire repeatedly.
It is about 5 km (about 15 minutes by car) to the next 10th temple, Kirihataji!