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Abbot’s Quarters
(Honbō Hōjō)
This hall was built as a residence for the abbot of Shitennōji Temple in 1623. It was paid for by Tokugawa Hidetada (1579–1632), the second of the Tokugawa shoguns. The Abbot’s Quarters is one of many buildings that reflect contributions made to Shitennōji from the Tokugawa family in the 1600s. For a time, the building was home to Tenkai (1536?–1643), a prominent Buddhist monk who was closely connected to Hidetada and the other Tokugawa shoguns.
The Abbot’s Quarters is one of the few buildings at Shitennōji built in the 1600s that survived the firebombing of Osaka during World War II. In recognition of this, the hall was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1954. It is used throughout the year as a waiting area for important events, such as VIP receptions, funerals, and formal meetings. The Abbot’s Quarters is typically closed to the public to protect the interior décor, which has touches of opulence, like large swinging doors made of single pieces of solid wood.
The Abbot’s Quarters is one of the few buildings at Shitennōji built in the 1600s that survived the firebombing of Osaka during World War II. In recognition of this, the hall was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1954. It is used throughout the year as a waiting area for important events, such as VIP receptions, funerals, and formal meetings. The Abbot’s Quarters is typically closed to the public to protect the interior décor, which has touches of opulence, like large swinging doors made of single pieces of solid wood.
