Ryūhō-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Rinzai sect Kenchō-ji school.
• Founded in 1341 by Enkō Daishō Zenji.
• Moved to its current location in the early Showa period.
• Manages Seisui-ji Temple, which moved in 1689.

What to see

• A 192cm wooden statue of Senju Kannon.
• The statue is an Important Cultural Property.
• The statue dates from the early Kamakura period.

When to go

• The Kannon statue is unveiled on January 1st.
• The Kannon statue is unveiled on March 17th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.