Ganjō-ji Temple

What it is

• Jodo-shu temple in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture.
• Founded in 1227 by Ryuukan Risshi, disciple of Honen.
• Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Head temple of the Tanengi sect.

What to see

• Aizu Daibutsu, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Wooden seated statue from the Kamakura period.
• Main hall, built in 1665.
• Temple gate, completed in 1698.

When to go

• Nijugo Bosatsu Raigo Gyodo event.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.