Ganko-ji Temple (Mitake)

What it is

• A Tendai sect Buddhist temple.
• Also known as Kani Yakushi and Kani Daiji.
• The 49th temple of the Chubu 49 Yakushi Pilgrimage.
• Main hall rebuilt in 1581.

What to see

• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Bell tower gate built in 1670.
• Houses several Important Cultural Properties, including statues.
• Excavated old roof tiles from the Hakuho period.

When to go

• Mitake Yakushi Festival is held in April.
• Festival is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.