Iiyama Kannon Temple

What it is

• A Koyasan Shingon sect temple, also called Iiyama Kannon.
• Founded by Gyoki in 725, or Kukai during 810-824.
• The 6th temple of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.
• The 6th temple of the Tokoku Hana-no-tera 100 Temples.

What to see

• The principal image: Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu.
• The bronze bell, a prefectural important cultural property.
• The Kannon-do hall, a city tangible cultural property.
• The Inumaki tree, a city natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.