Kisshoso-ji Temple

What it is

• A Honzan Shugen sect temple in Gose City, Nara Prefecture.
• Known as En no Gyoja Gotanjo-sho, his birthplace.
• Said to be founded by En no Gyoja himself.
• Said to be established by Emperor Jomei.

What to see

• The current main hall, rebuilt between 1394 and 1428.
• Moe characters enshrined as objects of worship.
• The Kasa-do, a tangible folk cultural property.

When to go

• Sagicho (O-Tondo) ritual is held annually on January 14.
• Okuda's Lotus Picking event is held annually on July 7.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.