Gannyū-ji Temple

What it is

• An independent temple of the Shinshu Otani sect.
• Founded in the Kamakura period by Shinran's grandson, Joshin.
• Originally named Ōami Gobō, later changed to Gannyū-ji.

What to see

• Portrait of Shinran Shonin, a prefectural cultural property.
• Wooden standing statue of Amida Nyorai, a prefectural cultural property.
• Temple gate, a town-designated cultural property.

Getting there

• 28-minute walk from Nakaminato Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.