Hōdai-in

This is the family temple of O-Ai, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu. O-Ai is known for having warmly supported Ieyasu during his difficult times and for being the wife of Sōtō, a retainer who was deeply respected by Ieyasu’s vassals. The temple houses a statue of Amida Buddha, known as the “White Principal Image,” which, along with the “Black Principal Image” at Zojo-ji Temple in Shiba, served as Ieyasu’s guardian deities. The temple also holds a self-portrait of Ieyasu.

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Exterior of Hōdai-in
Exterior of Hōdai-in

Basic Information

Address
13-2 Tokiwa-cho 2-chome, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0034
Telephone Number
054-252-1090
Open
On weekends, admission is by reservation only.
Price
Admission (Adults): 500
Admission (Children): 200
(Other) Free for elementary school students and younger
Access

[Car]
10 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway

[Public Transportation]
A 10-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station (approx. 0.7 km)

Website

https://www.houdaiin.jp/

*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.

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