Kawasaki Daishi

What it is

• Head temple of the Chisan-ha sect of Shingon Buddhism.
• Founded in 1128 by Sonken, with Hirama Kanenori as benefactor.
• Commonly known as Kawasaki Daishi.
• Enshrines Kobo Daishi as its principal image.

What to see

• Main hall, completed in May 1964.
• 7,240 volumes of the Qianlong edition of the Tripitaka.

When to go

• Birthplace of modern New Year's visits.
• Ranked third nationally in New Year's visitors in 2012.
• Special 'Akada' amulet given every ten years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.