Onsen-ji Temple

What it is

• Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school temple.
• Founded in 1640 by Suwa Tadatsune.
• Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
• Family temple of the Suwa clan of Takashima Domain.

What to see

• Mausoleums of successive Suwa lords.
• Yakui-mon gate relocated from Takashima Castle.
• Sanmon gate relocated from Takashima Castle.
• Noh stage relocated from Takashima Castle.
• Multi-storied pagoda rebuilt in 1767.
• Suwa family graveyard, a national historic site.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from JR Chuo Main Line Kami-Suwa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.