Sennen-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Yuzu Nenbutsu sect.
• Founded in 1597 by Dōzen Shōnin.
• Main deity is Amitābha Tathāgata.

What to see

• Bishamonten enshrined as a secondary deity.
• Temple crest is the Goshichigiri mon.
• Main hall was renovated with a tiled roof.

When to go

• Annual Daihannya Tendoku Hōyō on November 3rd.
• Known for memorial services for dolls.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Kire-Uriwari Station.
• Accessible by subway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.