Kōzō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 819 by Tokuitsu.
• Repaired in 1177 by Shōen.
• Repaired in 1179 by Fujiwara no Hidehira.

What to see

• The Amida-dō, Miyagi Prefecture's oldest temple building.
• The Amida-dō, built without chains or nails.
• A Jōroku Amida Nyorai seated statue is enshrined.
• Amida-dō is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Amida Nyorai statue is a National Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.