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Shosan Horinji Temple

Culture

This temple features a unique Chinese-style design derived from the Obaku School of Zen Buddhism. The worship site and head monk's residence have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Kinmeiseki is a stone believed to boost one's economic prosperity. When you strike the stone, it produces a clear, pristine sound. This old and famous temple is one of five that make up the Kohoku Gozan (Five Temples North of the Lake).

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Business Hours	Business Hours: 10:00-16:00, Closed during the New Year holiday.
Address	65-2 Nakagawa, Hosoe, Hamana, Hamamatsu
Access	・Bus: 40 minutes by Entetsu Bus from JR Hamamatsu Station (Bus Stop 15) to Kanasashi, then alight at Ishioka Bus Stop and walk for 10 minutes ・On Foot: 15 minutes from Kanasashi Station (Tenryu Hamanako Railway) ・Car: 15 minutes from the Tomei Expwy Hamamatsu West IC, 10 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expwy Hamamatsu SA SIC
URL	https://www.oubaku.org/shosan/
Inquiries	053-542-1473

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Shosan Horinji Temple

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