Kōrin-in

What it is

• Rinzai Zen sub-temple of Daitoku-ji.
• Founded between 1521 and 1528 by Hatakeyama Yoshifusa.
• Named after founder's posthumous Buddhist name.
• Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

• Hojo (main hall) is an Important Cultural Property.
• Hojo has a hip-and-gable roof and cypress bark roofing.
• Hojo's tokonoma is said to be the first in Japan.
• Karamon (Chinese gate) is an Important Cultural Property.
• Sanmon (main gate) is an Important Cultural Property.
• Sanmon is one of Daitoku-ji's oldest gates.

When to go

• Only open to the public on special viewing days.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.