Muryoju-in Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect.
• Founded in 725 by O-rin Osho.
• The 6th temple of the Bizen Eight Yakushi Pilgrimage.
• Merged with Itoku-in in 1916.

What to see

• The principal image is Yakushi Rurikō Nyorai.
• Main hall rebuilt in 1768, an important cultural property.
• Namubutsu Taishi standing statue is a designated cultural property.
• Saifoji Temple is a sub-temple within the grounds.

When to go

• Temple performs a ritual for Saidaiji Eyo.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.