Hokyo-ji Imperial Convent
Kyoto, Japan
🏯 Landmark⛩️ Temple
Hokyo-ji is a centuries-old imperial convent in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward, one of the rare nunneries associated with the Japanese imperial family. The temple is renowned for its exquisite doll collection and is especially popular during the Hina Matsuri doll festival season. Open to the public on limited occasions, the convent offers a glimpse into the refined spiritual life of aristocratic Buddhist nuns.
