Shaka-in Temple (Yatsushiro)
釈迦院
Shaka-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple with important cultural properties.
What it is
- A Tendai sect temple in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Founded in 799 by Jōzen Daishi.
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Also called 'Pokkuri-dera'.
What to see
- Bronze Shaka Nyorai statue, important cultural property.
- Seven wooden seated statues, important cultural property.
When to go
- Hanamatsuri festival is held on April 8th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本県八代市泉町柿迫5536 Open in Google Maps
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