Eikoku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Seizan Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1665 by Tokugawa Mitsutomo.
• First founder was Ninku Kashin.
• Its mountain name is Seiryozan.

What to see

• A 223cm tall seated Amitabha Nyorai statue.
• The statue is an Aichi Prefecture cultural property.
• Kirishitan Relics Museum, opened in 1969.
• Museum exhibits over 100 Kirishitan-related items.

Getting there

• Near Higashi Betsuin Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.