Kaihō-ji

What it is

• A Jōdo-shū temple.
• Founded in 1579 by Teiun.
• The 16th sacred site of Sagami New Shikoku 33 Kannon.
• One of the "South Kanto Three Great Jūya" temples.

What to see

• The temple was completely destroyed in 1945.
• It once had ceiling paintings of male and female dragons.

When to go

• The temple performs the Jūya Hōyō service.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Fudanotsuji bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.