Hachiyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon sect temple in Aizuwakamatsu City.
• Also known as Aizu Sōbodaijo and Aizu Kōyasan.
• Origin dates back to 964 with a hall's establishment.

What to see

• The Amida-do, rebuilt between 1592 and 1596.
• Juo-do, Kuya-do, and Oku-no-in structures.
• Niomon gate, Kuya Shimizu spring, and a bell tower.
• Amida-do is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
• 14,824 small stupas and ossuaries are Important Folk Cultural Properties.
• The Kan'o Monument from 1353.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.