Imayama Daishi-ji

What it is

• A temple on Imayama mountain, founded in 1839.
• Its mountain name is Horaisan.
• Dedicated to Kobo Daishi Kukai.

What to see

• Japan's largest bronze statue of Kobo Daishi Kukai.
• A 30 cm wooden statue of Kobo Daishi.
• The Daishi-do hall, built in 1918.

When to go

• Imayama Daishi Festival, around March 21st of the lunar calendar.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.