Nyohō-ji Temple

What it is

• Shingon-shu muroji-ha temple, founded in 807 by Tokuitsu.
• Dedicated to Shō Kannon Bosatsu, known as Tori-oi Kannon.
• One of the Aizu Korori San Kannon temples.

What to see

• Kannon-dō and Niōmon are important cultural properties.
• Wooden standing statue of Shō Kannon is a cultural property.
• Wooden standing statue of Fudō Myōō is a cultural property.
• Kōyamaki tree is a designated natural monument.

Getting there

• About 2.5 km south of Nozawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.