Rendai-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
• Founded by villagers of Kakinoki Village.
• Originally a hermitage that became a temple.
• Named after a former temple.

What to see

• The principal image is Fudo Myoo.
• A Kannon Bosatsu statue known as Osonne Kannon.
• The Kannon statue is usually a hidden Buddha.

When to go

• Kannon statue displayed once every 12 years.
• Displayed in the year of the horse.

Getting there

• 27-minute walk from Yashio Station.
• 5-minute walk from the Osonne bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.