Shōhō-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Rinzai sect Eigen-ji school.
• Founded by the monk Gyōki in 744.
• Rebuilt in its current location between 1644 and 1648.
• Renamed Shōhō-ji in 1656.

What to see

• The Buddha Hall is a designated cultural property.
• The main gate is a designated cultural property.
• A seated Amitābha Nyorai statue.
• A wooden statue of Shō Kannon.

When to go

• A light-up event was first held in 1998.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Wazuka-yama-no-ie bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.