Renkō-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha temple.
• Founded in 614 by Prince Shotoku.
• Became a prayer temple for the Todo family in the Edo period.
• The 64th Fudasho of the Mie Shikoku 88 Sacred Places.

What to see

• Principal image is Batō Kannon, for warding off evil.
• Wooden seated Dainichi Nyorai statue is a national cultural property.
• Wooden seated Amida Nyorai statue is a national cultural property.
• Gyōran Kannon for good fishing, business, and matchmaking.

When to go

• Hatsuuma-e-shiki is held on the first day of the horse in March.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.