Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken
Gorgeous Nio statues (guardians of the Buddha). Beautiful stone steps leading to the temple up the hill.
According to the temple records, it was founded in 806 as a temple dedicated to Senjukannon Bosatsu Buddha statue for Shingonshu school, and known as the oldest temple in Yamaguchi basin. It was originally a Tendaishu school's temple and converted to Shingonshu. Kannondo was constructed by Ouchi Masahiro in 1493. The architecture style and braiding well reflects the Zen style in Muromachi period. Designated as a prefectural important property in 1967.
（From Yamaguchi TRAVEL GUIDE https://www.visit-jy.com/en/spots/12400）
LOCATION | Miyanoshimo1127, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
PHONE | Yamaguchi City Tourism Section 083-934-2810 |
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