Ichijō-ji Temple

What it is

• Tendai sect temple in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture.
• Principal image is Shō Kannon Bosatsu, a hidden Buddha.
• 26th temple of the Saigoku Sanjūsan-sho pilgrimage.
• Founded with the mountain name Hokke-zan.

What to see

• National Treasure three-storied pagoda built in 1171.
• Six gilt bronze Buddha statues from the 7th to 8th centuries.
• Main hall rebuilt in 1628 with feudal lord support.
• Bell tower is a Hyogo Prefecture cultural property.
• Stone stupa at the entrance supervised by Monkanbō Kōshin.

When to go

• Spring for cherry blossoms.
• Autumn for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.