Enjō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 1630 by Enjōin Nichinin Shōnin.
• Named after its founder's honorific title.
• Known as Iwato Myōken-gū of Takagamine.

What to see

• The principal image is Ichitō Ryōson Shishi.
• The main hall is Kitayama Myōkendō.
• Main shrine building resembles an ancient tomb.
• The haiden (worship hall) was repaired in 1888.

Getting there

• Accessible by Kyoto City Bus.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.