Hōrin-ji Temple

What it is

• A Kōyasan Shingon sect Buddhist temple.
• Founded by Kūkai, who carved its main image.
• The 9th temple on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
• Rebuilt multiple times after fires, most recently in Meiji era.

What to see

• The principal image: Nirvana Shaka Nyorai, a reclining Buddha.
• The Sanmon gate, also known as Niōmon.
• The bell tower, which survived an 1859 fire.
• The main hall, rebuilt during the Meiji era.

When to go

• February 15th, to see the principal image displayed.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.