Kinzan-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple.
• Main deity is Senju Kannon.
• Founded in 749 by Hoon Daishi.
• Moved to current location in 1142.

What to see

• Goma-do, a Prefectural Important Cultural Property.
• Three-storied pagoda built in 1788.
• Nio-mon gate built in 1645.
• Kinzan-ji documents, a National Important Cultural Property.

When to go

• Kinzanji Eiyo festival, held for 600 years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.