Zen'yō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple.
• Founded by Kakuyo Rijun.
• Established during the Tensho era (1573-1592).
• Converted from a nenbutsu-do hall.

What to see

• The current main hall, built in 1787.
• Main hall rebuilt with salvaged materials after 1855 earthquake.

Getting there

• 11-minute walk from Kameari Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.