This temple is equipped with pieces of architecture you would expect for renowned temples.
Old temple
This is one of the four Kannon temples of Owari (Arako, Jimokuji, Kasadera, and Ryusenji), and it's this year's Eho Kannon (lucky direction Kannon). I managed to visit before the year ended. There's a Shinmei Shrine next door and a Benzaiten shrine behind it. Incidentally, next year's Eho Kannon will be Kasadera Kannon.
The large Nio statues by Enku at the temple gate were covered in glass, so unfortunately I could only see their feet. It's understandable since they are old and valuable.
Viewing of the other Enku Buddha statues was only possible on the second Saturday of each month, so I couldn't do that.
Located in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City, this Kannon temple is beloved by the local community.
The first thing that catches the eye is the magnificent main gate.
House within are two Nio statues, A-un, said to be the work of Enku.
While their imposing presence is striking, they are somewhat difficult to see clearly behind the glass doors.
The pagoda standing within the temple grounds is a building that truly evokes a sense of history and age.
Rebuilt at the end of the Muromachi period, it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
The principal image of Kannon (a statue of the Holy Kannon) is in the main hall, but it is a hidden Buddha; normally, visitors worship a statue placed in front of it.
This temple is also famous for possessing over 1000 Enku Buddha statues.
The Enku Buddha statues are said to be on display on the second Saturday of every month, so visiting on that day might be a good idea.
