Kesoku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
• Founded in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
• Dedicated to Batō Kannon Bosatsu, the main deity.
• Japan's oldest sacred site for horses.

What to see

• The main gate, donated in 1799 by Date Chikamune.
• The main gate, designated a tangible cultural property.
• The guest hall, designated a tangible cultural property.
• The Batō Kannon-dō, rebuilt by Date Narimura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.