Gantoku-ji Temple

What it is

• Ancient temple of the Tendai sect.
• Founded in 679 AD by Empress Jito.
• Principal image is Nyoirin Kannon.
• 33rd temple of the Kyoto Rakusai Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

• Main image Nyoirin Kannon is a National Treasure.
• Wooden seated Bodhisattva statue is a National Treasure.
• Wooden standing Yakushi Nyorai statue is an Important Cultural Property.
• Shotoku Taishi statue is a Prefectural Cultural Property.
• Main hall, priest's quarters, and main gate rebuilt in 1973.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.