Renchō-ji Temple

What it is

• It is a Nichiren Buddhist temple.
• It is a Nichiren-shu sect historical site.
• The temple was converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1468.
• Its mountain name is Kōeizan.

What to see

• The main hall was built in 1469.
• The Banshindō was built in 1469.
• The current main hall was relocated in 1653.
• The current main hall is an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Aburasaka Funahashi Shōtengai bus stop.
• 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station Exit 7-N.
• 10-minute walk from JR Nara Station East Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.