Chinseki-ji Temple

What it is

• Jodo Shinshu Otani-ha Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1212 by Nyusaibo Doen.
• Moved to current location in 1540.
• Tokugawa Mitsukuni donated the principal image.

What to see

• Principal image of Amitabha Nyorai.
• Konshi Kin-dei Sanbu Myoten cultural property.
• Stone believed to be Shinran's pillow.
• Six-Character Name Scroll by Shinran.
• Azaleas and autumn leaves on the grounds.

When to go

• Spring for azaleas.
• Autumn for colorful leaves.

Getting there

• 700 meters southwest of Kawai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.