Nyoirin-ji Temple (Ogori)

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha Buddhist temple.
• Founded in 729 by Gyoki.
• Known as Kaeru-dera (Frog Temple).
• Designated 8th temple of Chikugo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

• A standing Nyoirin Kannon statue.
• Statue is a Fukuoka Prefecture cultural property.
• Statue dates to the late Heian period.
• Many frog statues and decorations.

When to go

• Frog Festival is held annually on June 6.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Misawa Station.
• 10-minute drive from Chikugo Ogori Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.