Zuishō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Zen temple of the Obaku school founded in 1670 by Mokuan Shoto.
• The temple enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its main deity.
• It serves as the family temple for the Niimi clan.
• The site is part of the Ganso Yamate Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage.

What to see

• The Daiyu-hoden main hall is a National Important Cultural Property rebuilt in 1757.
• The main hall features an irimoya-style roof with a decorative mokoshi layer.
• A statue of Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, is housed on the grounds.
• A new kuri building for the priests was completed in November 2018.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.