Onnin-ji Temple
恩任寺
Onnin-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with unique demon-faced gargoyles.
What it is
- A Shinshu Otani-ha temple.
- Its mountain name is Ishikawa-san.
- Converted to Jodo Shinshu during the Kachō era (1235-1238).
- One of the "Hama no Sankaji" of Jodo Shinshu.
What to see
- The main image is Amida Nyorai.
- The current main hall was rebuilt in 1481.
- Temple gate has rare demon-faced gargoyles.
- Wooden standing statue of Amida Nyorai is a cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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