Hoto-ji (Gokuraku-ji) Temple, Kyoto
In Murasaki Shikibu's day, Gokuraku-ji was a funerary temple for the senior Fujiwara nobility. In the Wistera Leaves chapter of The Tale of Genji, To no Chujo, Yugiri and Genji travel to Gokuraku-ji for the anniversary of Princess Omiya's death.
The niomon at Hotoji Temple.
Situated about 15 minutes' walk south of Fushimi-inari Shrine, the original Gokuraku-ji site is now occupied by Hoto-ji Temple.
Statue of Kannon.
Hotoji Temple gate and nio.
Hotoji Temple steps.
Hotoji Temple foliage.
Bridge between two halls at Hotoji Temple.
Hotoji Temple Shikyakumon.
Hotoji Temple Hondo.
Hotoji Temple tahoto.
Statue behind Hotoji Temple.
Bell windows at Hotoji Temple.
Statue of samurai at Hotoji Temple.
