Kannon-ji Temple

What it is

• A Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Myoshin-ji school.
• Commonly known as Takisaka Kannon.
• Founded in 1612 by Kakugan.
• The 18th temple of the Ena 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

• The main hall, a Gifu Prefecture Important Cultural Property.
• The main hall, dating from the temple's founding in 1612.
• A Shidare-zakura weeping cherry tree on the grounds.
• The weeping cherry tree, a natural monument of Ena City.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.