Renkyō-ji Temple

What it is

• Jodo Shinshu Takada sect temple, mountain name Hounzan.
• Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Founded between 995 and 999 as Tendai sect temple.
• Converted to Jodo Shinshu in 1561.

What to see

• Main hall built in 1758.
• Six buildings are National Tangible Cultural Properties.
• Main hall, study, priest's quarters, gate, bell tower.
• Bon'onji main hall is a Tangible Cultural Property.
• Persimmon and crape myrtle trees are Nagoya's famous trees.

When to go

• Flower festival held every April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.