Awaji Kokubun-ji Temple

What it is

• A Ritsu sect temple, mountain name Gokoku-zan.
• Successor to the Awaji Kokubun Soji temple.
• Rebuilt in 1525 and 1665.
• Became a branch temple of Toshodai-ji Temple in 1666.

What to see

• Main image is Shaka Nyorai, created in 1340.
• Wooden seated Shaka Nyorai statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Hiten seated statue is a Hyogo Prefecture Important Tangible Cultural Property.
• Tower site designated a National Historic Site in 1951.
• Temple grounds are located on a river terrace.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.