Nyohō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
• Mountain name is Takao-zan.
• Began in 807 with a Kannon-do hall.

What to see

• Many old stone monuments.
• Two stone stupas are national Important Cultural Properties.
• A grave is a Prefectural Historic Site.
• A bronze bell called 'Ibonashi Kane'.
• A stone stupa is a City Important Tangible Cultural Property.
• A Kirishitan tombstone is a City Important Tangible Cultural Property.

When to go

• Festival from January 6th to 7th.
• Setsubun-e bean scattering event on February 3rd.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.