Enko-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple, mountain name Shinooyama.
• Founded by Saicho in 790.
• Rebuilt and moved to current location in 1658.
• 32nd site of the Nishi Mino 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

• Principal image: wooden standing statue of Sho Kannon Bosatsu.
• Statue is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Statue is 140.7cm tall, dates to mid-Heian period.
• Minamoto no Tomonaga's grave is a designated historic site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.