Amida-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Buddhist temple of the Omuro school.
• Re-established in 1280 by Kakushin.
• Principal image is Amida Nyorai.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1984.
• Daishido hall, built in 1507, a cultural property.
• Bell tower housing the 'Mourner's Bell'.
• The Okunoin, also known as Jododo.
• Two signposts for Kumano pilgrims.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.