Fumyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple in Takarazuka City.
• Founded in the mid-Heian period by Minamoto no Yorihira.
• Originally a Shingon sect temple, later rebuilt as Soto Zen.
• Served as an imperial prayer temple during the Chotoku era.

What to see

• Principal image is Amitabha Nyorai.
• Senju Kannon enshrined on the left side of the main hall.
• Hōkyōintō pagoda is a Prefectural Important Cultural Property.
• Zushi Tobira-e and Kasatoba are City Tangible Cultural Properties.
• A horned horse skull, a temple treasure for rainmaking.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.