Ryōken-ji Temple

What it is

• Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha sect temple.
• Founded in 1476.
• Closest temple to the sea in Japan.
• Origin of the Honganji Buddhist group in Wakayama.

What to see

• Main hall built in 1778.
• Amida Nyorai enshrined in the main hall.
• Images of Shinran and Rennyo.

When to go

• Cultural properties displayed annually during Nison-e Hōyō.

Getting there

• 5-minute drive from Hainan IC.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.