Hodaji (Akita City, Akita Prefecture)

It is said to be the oldest Soto Zen temple in Akita City, located at the family temple of the Ando clan. It is said that Fujiwara no Fujifusa, a close aide to Emperor Go-Daigo, became a monk and became the second head priest as Muto Ryu. (The temple gate and main hall are designated as tangible cultural properties of the city.)