Tōkannon-ji Temple (Toyohashi, Aichi)

What it is

• Ancient temple founded in 733 by Gyoki.
• Belongs to the Rinzai sect Myoshin-ji school.
• Principal image is Bato Kannon Bosatsu.
• Relocated to its current site in 1716.

What to see

• National Important Cultural Property: Bato Kannon Kakebotoke.
• This Kakebotoke was donated in 1271.
• National Important Cultural Property: Tahoto pagoda.
• The Tahoto pagoda was donated in 1528.
• Several Toyohashi City designated tangible cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.