Zengyō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shin Buddhist temple of the Ōtani-ha branch.
• Founded as a Zen temple, Zenkō-ji.
• Converted to Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism by Kakujun.
• Moved to its current location in 1501.

What to see

• Six buildings are registered cultural properties.
• The main hall, completed in 1706.
• The main gate, completed in 1755.
• The bell tower, completed around 1896.
• The principal image is Amida Nyorai.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.