Daijo-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
• Also known as Okyo-ji Temple.
• Founded in 745 by Gyoki.
• The 28th temple of the Saigoku Yakushi 49 Sacred Sites.

What to see

• 165 works by Maruyama Okyo and disciples.
• These works are Important Cultural Properties.
• Wooden statues of Eleven-faced Kannon and Sho Kannon.
• Temple grounds include a guest hall and Kannon-do.
• See the Yakushi-do and the main gate.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 16:00.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.