Ashiura Kannon-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple, also known as Kannon-ji.
• Believed to be founded by Prince Shotoku.
• Revived in 1408 by Kanga.
• Designated a Japan Heritage site in 2015.

What to see

• The principal image is a hidden Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu.
• Entire temple grounds and moat are a national historic site.
• Amida-do Hall was built in the Muromachi period.
• Shoin was built in the Muromachi period.
• Temple houses important cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.