Reisen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple, founded in 1577.
• Principal image is Shakamuni Buddha.
• Named Reisen-ji in 1692.
• Known for old Buddhist statues from the Heian period.

What to see

• Ancient Buddhist statues moved here in 1868.
• Kamakura period wooden statue is a cultural property.
• Heian period Eleven-faced Kannon statue is a cultural property.
• Heian period Amida Nyorai statue is a cultural property.
• Statues are related to Hakusan worship.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.