Daishin-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo sect temple in Nagoya City known as the Moss Temple of Tokai.
• Founded in 1637 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo to honor his mother.
• The temple enshrines Amida Nyorai as its main deity.
• Originally located in Edo before moving to its current site in 1661.

What to see

• A new main hall that was completed in 2015.
• The Meisho-den building which was relocated from Kenchu-ji Temple.
• A gate featuring calligraphy of the mountain name written by Tokugawa Mitsutomo.
• Extensive moss gardens that give the temple its local nickname.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.