Shingyō-ji Temple

What it is

• It is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
• Its formal name is Dokuruzan Shishinin Shingyoji.
• It was founded in the Keicho era.
• The main deity is Amida Nyorai.

What to see

• The cemetery contains graves of historical figures.
• There are Jizodo and Taishido halls.
• The current Taishido was built in 1877.
• A standing statue of Prince Shotoku at 16 is enshrined.

When to go

• Prince Shotoku Festival is held from July 22 to 25 annually.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.