Abbot's Quarters
(Hôjô)
The Abbot's Quarters (Hôjô) at Shôkoku-ji is a large
building facing south, which is surrounded by a small ditch. Located to
the north of the Dharma Hall (Hattô), the
building is adjacent to the Kitchen and Living
Quarters (Kuri). The Abbot's Quarters was rebuilt in 1807 (Bunka 4).
Measuring 25 meters wide and 16 meters deep, is Hôjô is built on a
particularly large scale.
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