Gikō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai sect Myōshin-ji school temple.
• Its sango is Ōnukisan.
• Family temple of Sadamune of the Wakiyadate family.
• Established by Muneshige, Sadamune's second son.

What to see

• The main hall is a tangible cultural property.
• Main hall is a wooden single-story building.
• The kōyamaki is a national natural monument.
• The marumigaya is a prefectural natural monument.
• The urajirogashi was designated a natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.