🏛️ Hosshō-ji

Japan · Asia · 35.01°N, 135.79°E

Hosshō-ji was a Buddhist temple in northeastern Kyoto, Japan, endowed by Emperor Shirakawa in fulfillment of a sacred vow. The temple complex was located east of the Kamo River in the Shirakawa district; and its chief architectural feature was a nine-storied octagonal pagoda.

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Quick facts

Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	35.01°N, 135.79°E · view on map

Hosshō-ji is located in Japan, in Asia.

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