Gyōgan-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple founded by Ennin.
• Established during the Kajō era (848-851).
• Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Received shuinjo from the Edo shogunate.

What to see

• The 'Wave and Jewel' transom carving.
• Carving created by Ippachi Takeshi Nobuyoshi.
• Main hall and tower gate are city cultural properties.
• Several Chiba Prefecture designated cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.