Iwanoue-dō Temple

What it is

• A temple belonging to the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
• The 20th site of the Chichibu 34 Kannon Sanctuary pilgrimage.
• Dedicated to the deity Sho-kanzeon Bosatsu.
• Managed by the Uchida family since the year 1703.

What to see

• The current Kannon hall which was rebuilt in 1703.
• A designated historic site within Chichibu City.

Getting there

• A 25-minute walk from Onohara Station.
• Located near the Fudasho Nijuban Iriguchi bus stop.
• Situated 0.8 kilometers away from Ryuseki-ji Temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.