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Rokkakudo Chohotsuji is a Tendai sect temple located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Most commonly known simply as "Rokkakudo," its most distinctive feature is the hexagonal shape of its main hall. The temple holds high prestige as the birthplace of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. The head priest is a master of the Ikenobo school, and the spirit of Ikebana—which originated from floral offerings to the Buddha—is still deeply cherished here. It is also a significant sacred site for pilgrims, serving as the 18th station of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and the 1st station of the Rakuyo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
The history of this temple traces back to legends from the Asuka period. It is said that the Nyoirin Kannon statue was brought to this land by Prince Shotoku, marking the beginning of the temple's spiritual legacy. Historically, the construction of the main hall emphasized harmony with the surrounding natural topography. A fascinating legend even suggests that the temple itself