Eishō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto school Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1528 by Adachi Shinbei.
• The main hall enshrines Shaka Nyorai as the primary deity.
• It serves as the 21st stop on the Chuno 88 Pilgrimage route.
• The temple moved to its current location in Oze during the year 1728.

What to see

• A massive 450-year-old ginkgo tree designated as a city natural monument.
• The Matsuo Inari shrine located to the west of the main hall.
• Traditional temple architecture belonging to the Matsuozan mountain name.

When to go

• Visit in June to witness the annual festival held for Matsuo Inari.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.