Kōshaku-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon sect.
• Founded by Kūkai in 809.
• The 46th Fudasho of the New Shikoku Mandala Pilgrimage.
• Commonly known as Katade Yakushi.

What to see

• The main hall, built in 1700.
• Tōon City's oldest wooden building.
• The main hall's hidden Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai.
• The Okunoin's principal image, Hariko Daishi.

Getting there

• A 3-minute walk from Takubo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.