Tennyū-ji Temple

What it is

• Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school Ryusenmon-ha temple.
• Founded in 1616 by Masatsugu Baba.
• Named after Masasuke Baba's posthumous Buddhist name.
• Moved to its current location in 1680.

What to see

• Main hall rebuilt in 1734 from a single zelkova tree.
• Hananoki Gate built from rare Hananoki wood.
• Gate designated a cultural property in 1956.
• Statues of Benzaiten and Tenjin enshrined in 1719.
• Palanquin used by the Baba clan and chief priests.
• Spear called the "Cursed Blood Spear."

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.