Enzō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai sect Myoshinji school temple.
• Its mountain name is Reiganzan.
• The principal image is Kokuzo Bosatsu.
• Counted as one of Japan's Three Kokuzo.

What to see

• The Kokuzodo, known as Yanaizu Kokuzo.
• The Okunoin Bentendo, built in the Muromachi period.
• Okunoin Bentendo is an Important Cultural Property.

When to go

• Nanokado Hadakamairi is held annually on January 7.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Aizu-Yanaizu Station.
• Aizu-Yanaizu Station is on the JR Tadami Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.