Kakuman-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai Shinsei sect temple, founded in the Nara period.
• Its mountain name is Unshosan.
• The principal image is Amida Nyorai.

What to see

• The main hall, built 1750-1753, is a city cultural property.
• The Kannon-do Hall is part of a Kannon pilgrimage.
• The bell tower houses a bronze Korean bell.
• The bronze bell was cast in 1030.

Getting there

• A 5-minute walk from Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.