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GUNMA

Hotokuji Temple

Temples & Shrines

A historic temple with a striking garden

Enjoy viewing exquisite gardens from this serene Zen temple.

Its main building has highly polished floors that reflect more than100 maple trees growing outside. The effect is spectacular, particularly in November when the fall foliage is at its peak. Outside, enjoy the manicured rock garden, a traditional feature of Zen temples, where rocks and sand symbolize elements of nature.

The temple dates back to around 1450.
Access Information
About 25 minutes by bus from Kiryu Station

About 30 minutes by car from Ota-Kiryu IC of Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Charges
Charged during spring, summer, and autumn floor maple events
Parking information
Paid during spring and autumn floor maple events