Kokuseki-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple.
• Founded in 729 by Gyoki.
• Rebuilt in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
• Restored in 849 by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi).

What to see

• Wooden seated Yakushi Nyorai statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Wooden seated monk statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Wooden Four Heavenly Kings statues, National Important Cultural Properties.
• Wooden Nikko and Gakko Bosatsu statues, Iwate Prefecture Cultural Properties.

When to go

• Known for the Somin-sai festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.