Reikanji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai sect Nanzenji school temple.
• Originally a retirement residence, converted to a temple in 1643.
• A nunnery where imperial princesses resided in early modern times.
• Also known as Tani Gosho or Tsubaki-no-tera.

What to see

• The main image is Nyoirin Kannon.
• About 200 Gosho dolls are on display.
• The garden has over 100 varieties of camellias.
• The Jikko camellia is a natural monument.
• The main hall is a designated cultural property.
• The Shoin and Genkan are designated cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.