Haijima daishi

What it is

• A Tendai Buddhist temple, formally named Honkaku-in.
• One of the eight temples of Dainichi.
• Founded in 1578 by Keijin Daisozu.
• Enshrines Ryogen, also known as Gansan Daishi.

What to see

• The main image of Gansan Jiee Daishi, carved by Ryogen.

When to go

• January 2nd and 3rd for the Daruma market.

Getting there

• 20-minute walk from Akishima Station.
• 1-minute walk from Haijima Daishi-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.