Zentsū-ji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai school temple founded in 1430 by Ema Tokinao.
• The 29th stop on the Hida 33 Kannon Pilgrimage dedicated to Shakyamuni Nyorai.
• A branch of Soyu-ji temple located in the Shin-Hirayu Onsen area.
• A facility that operates a public lodging house and serves as a volcanic evacuation shelter.

What to see

• The current main hall which dates back to 1834.
• Several wooden statues carved by the famous monk Enku during his stay.
• The Enku-an public lodging house located on the temple grounds.
• The Yakushi-do hall managed by the temple in central Hirayu Onsen.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.