is a temple of the Nichiren-shūNichiren Shū: Hokekyō-ji (Ichikawa) founded during the Kamakura period in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. One of Nichiren's most important writings the Risshō Ankoku Ron,Commentated version of the Rissho Ankoku Ron: regarded as one of the National Treasures of Japan, is kept at the temple. Next to other documents it is being presented to the public on 3 November each year.
Buildings Shisoku-mon (Sengoku period) (Important Cultural Property) Hokkedō (Sengoku period) (ICP) Five-storey pagoda (1622) (ICP) Soshidō (1678) (ICP)
Restoration of the Soshidō When the was dismantled for repairs in 1987, evidence from the fabric and forty-five wooden tablets that were found suggested that the original form had been altered in the rebuilding of 1741. It was understood that originally the building resembled the Honden-Haiden of Kibitsu Jinja and, after an inscription was founded by the master carpenter of 1678 who came from that area, the hall was remodelled on that basis. A wooden shingle roof was installed and the old copper sold off for use by sculptors.
See also Kibitsu Shrine (disambiguation)
References
External links Hokekyō-ji homepage