Tōnan-in Temple

What it is

• A Betsukaku Honzan temple, founded by En no Gyōja.
• It is a Jigo-in of Ōmine-san.
• Served as a prayer temple for the Konoe family.
• The temple crest is the same peony as the Konoe family.

What to see

• The principal image is a statue of En no Gyōja.
• Includes a Goma-do and a Tahōtō.
• A wooden seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai is a cultural property.

Getting there

• Accessible by Yoshino Ropeway from Kintetsu Yoshino Station.
• It is near Kinpusen-ji Temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.