Shimotsuke Kokubun-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
• Its mountain name is Rurikozan, temple name Anyoin.
• The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai.
• Successor temple to the original Shimotsuke Kokubun-ji.

What to see

• Seated Shaka Nyorai statue in Shakado Hall.
• Shaka Nyorai statue is a city-designated cultural property.
• Three Gorinto (five-ring pagodas) on the grounds.
• Gorinto are city-designated cultural properties.

Getting there

• About 3.5 kilometers from Koganei Station.
• Rent-a-cycles are available at Koganei Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.