Saishō-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji-ha sect.
• Moved to its current location around 1700.
• Dedicated to a standing Amitabha Nyorai statue.

What to see

• A drum tower gate marks the entrance.
• A bell tower stands to the left of the gate.
• The grand main hall features vermilion pillars.
• Main hall has intricately carved frog-leg brackets.
• The main hall was relocated from Tōnomine.
• Principal image is a standing Amitabha Nyorai statue.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.