Kannon-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai Buddhist temple in Chikusei founded by Horin Dokushu in the late 6th century
• The temple grounds occupy the former site of Isa Castle
• A location where Nakamura Tomomune prayed for victory in the Oshu War
• A site historically supported by patronage and donations from the Date clan

What to see

• A wooden standing statue of Kannon designated as a National Important Cultural Property
• The ruins of Isa Castle which are a designated Ibaraki Prefectural Historic Site
• The main hall which is a Chikusei City designated cultural property
• The mausoleum of Date Yukitomo located within the temple grounds
• A large zelkova tree on site designated as a natural monument

Getting there

• The temple is a 14-minute walk from Orimoto Station

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.