Buppōshōryū-ji Temple

What it is

• A Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
• Founded in 806 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
• Designated a Shingon learning center by Kukai.
• Became the prayer temple for the Suwa Takashima domain.

What to see

• The secret Buddha Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai.
• Yakushi Nyorai, the second main deity.
• Historical Buddhist implements, documents, and sutras.
• A large ginkgo tree, over 500 years old.
• Fugen-do Hall, relocated from Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.