Fumon-ji Temple (Toyohashi, Aichi)

What it is

• A Shingon sect Buddhist temple.
• Founded during the Nara period.
• Main deity is Sho Kannon Bosatsu.
• Protected by historical figures like Minamoto no Yoritomo.

What to see

• Main hall, built in 1693.
• Bell tower gate, completed in 1707.
• Nio-mon Gate, completed in 1688.
• Most cultural properties in the city.
• A registered tangible cultural property.

When to go

• Known as Toyohashi's Maple Temple for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.