Hongyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Nichiren Buddhist temple.
• Converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1339.
• Enshrined a tooth of Nichiren in 1723.

What to see

• The Shakado is a city-designated cultural property.
• The Shakado is a two-storied, three-bay hall.
• The Shakado's upper story is in Zen style.
• A statue of Shaka Nyorai is enshrined in the Shakado.
• A tooth of Nichiren is enshrined in the Shakado.
• A haiku monument of Matsuo Basho is on the grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.