Yōgan-ji Temple

What it is

• A Tendai sect temple.
• Founded in 1299.
• Restored between 1661 and 1673.
• Dedicated to Kokūzō Bosatsu, known as Shinagawa Kokūzō.

What to see

• The main image is Kokūzō Bosatsu.
• Kokūzō Bosatsu is in the main hall.

When to go

• A fair is held on the 13th of each month.
• Grand festival on second Saturday and Sunday of April.
• Grand festival on second Saturday and Sunday of November.
• Kokūzō Bosatsu statue unveiled during grand festivals.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Shin-Banba Station North Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.