Eifuku-ji Temple

What it is

• Head temple of the Taishi sect.
• One of three temples dedicated to Prince Shotoku.
• Known as 'Kami no Taishi' (Upper Prince).
• Founded with the mountain name Shinagasan.

What to see

• Main image is Nyoirin Kannon.
• Eifuku-ji Kita Kofun is Prince Shotoku's tomb.
• Kofun is a circular mound, 54.3 meters in diameter.
• Prince Shotoku, his mother, and wife are buried there.
• Shoryoden is a National Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.