Rinkō-ji Temple
林光寺
Rinkoji is an ancient Buddhist temple founded in 740, housing a significant Heian-period statue.
What it is
- Buddhist temple of the Shingon Chisan sect.
- Founded in 740 by Emperor Shomu's imperial order.
- Prospered as a prayer place for lords of Kobe Castle.
- Principal image is Senju Kannon Bosatsu.
What to see
- Main hall rebuilt in the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
- Main hall interior is in the Momoyama style.
- Enmado, also known as 'Enma's Temple'.
- National Important Cultural Property.
- Wooden standing statue of Senju Kannon from the Heian period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
三重県鈴鹿市神戸6丁目-7-11 Open in Google Maps
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