Anraku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple.
• Founded in 1494.
• Known by the alias Tako Amida.
• Converted to Soto Zen in 1648.

What to see

• The main image is Amida Nyorai.
• A golden Tako Amida is enshrined.

When to go

• Octopus memorial service annually on January 3.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Himakajima East Port.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.