Amida-ji Temple

What it is

• Temple of the Kegon sect.
• Founded in 1187 by Chogen of Todai-ji Temple.
• Main image is Amida Nyorai.
• Rebuilt with help from the Ouchi clan.

What to see

• One National Treasure.
• Four Important Cultural Properties.
• Ancient stone bath, a cultural property.
• Main hall, rebuilt in 1731.
• 80 varieties and 4000 hydrangea plants.

When to go

• Hydrangea festival around June annually.
• Stone bath fired on the first Sunday of each month.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.