Hōkongō-in Temple

What it is

• A Risshu sect temple, founded around 830 as Sōkyū-ji Temple.
• Rebuilt in 1130, restored as a Risshu temple in 1279.
• Main deity is Amida Nyorai.

What to see

• Seijo-no-Taki waterfall, Japan's oldest artificial waterfall.
• The waterfall is a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
• A wooden seated Amida Nyorai statue, a National Treasure.
• Jōdo-shiki garden, excavated and restored in 1970.

When to go

• Known for its lotus flowers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.