Honkoji Temple

First placed I lived.

Lived here during my exchange program in high school. Pictures does not do the temple justice. My host family still lives here and I visit every time I go to Japan. My host father is a monk and he’s s...

Unfortunate site of racism

The temple itself is beautiful, but unfortunately the monks who work here are incredibly racist. If you are not of East Asian or Western European ethnic origin, they are likely to say racially charged...

Sakura Hanami

I've got to enjoy the sight of the Sakura blossoms and the temple itself. I've was amazed by the old structures and those giant trees.

Original Text

The cherry blossoms are in bloom on the approach to the temple and are beautiful. The time of autumn leaves seems to be good, so I would like to go with my whole family next time.

Big temple

Original Text

It is a short walk from Washizu station. The mountain gate is a relocated castle gate of Yoshida Castle, Mikawa Province. There was also a monument to Hakushu Kitahara. It was a temple that had a fixed date in 1945 and became an old town name and made you feel history ○