This article explains (1) the faith form of the Hokke (法華) faith of Kyoto Machisyû (町衆) early in the Edo era, (2) how their faith connects with their lives and senses; as examples for this we take the Hon-amis (本阿弥), Kanos (狩野), Gotôs (後藤), Ogatas (尾形) Chayas (茶屋), Sanos (佐野) and so on, who are the typical upper Machisyû in Kyoto, relatives with eaeh other under the influence of sectarian regulation, and their families have faith in Hokke. The Hokke temples existed as a spiritual support of their "Sôzoku" (惣族) solidarity, stood for the pattern of real life, understood logically its doctrine and sent higher priests within their families; while Machisyû engaged in enlightening. Takagamine (鷹峰) in northern Kyoto ruled and managed by the Hon-amis (本阿弥) was the concourse of artists and Hokke devotees, meaning Jakkôdo (寂光土) (paradise in this world) and connoting the character of anti-Shogunate, culminated in dissolving into the Edo era because of the social and economic conditions under which it existed and change in the Hokke creed.
