Shin-daibutsu-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha temple.
• Founded in 1202 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
• Chogen was the founding priest.
• An Iga branch temple of Todai-ji Temple.

What to see

• Principal image is Rushanabutsu, known as "Awa no Daibutsu-san."
• Principal image's head was made by sculptor Kaikei.
• Haiku monument by Matsuo Basho.
• Wooden seated Nyorai statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Wooden seated Shunjo Shonin statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
• Wooden seated monk statue, a National Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.