Senshō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shinshu Otani-ha temple in Yamagata City enshrining Amida Nyorai as its main deity.
• Founded as a hermitage by Gansho in 1483 and moved to Yamagata in 1596.
• The temple serves as a memorial site to honor the memory of Princess Koma.

What to see

• The current main hall which was constructed in 1703.
• A bell tower designated as a Yamagata Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
• A bronze bell cast in 1606 that is a designated cultural property.
• A large ginkgo tree recognized as a Yamagata City natural monument.

Getting there

• The temple is located 2.5 kilometers away from Yamagata Station.
• The Sensho-ji-guchi bus stop is a two-minute walk from the temple grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.