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Teruji Hagiwara (Japan Artists Association member) |
This is used to be an execution ground. Nichiren, founder of the Nichiren sect, narrowly escaped being executed here. To commemorate this event, his pupil Nippo built a sanctuary to house a statue of Nichiren in 1337. Later in 1601, local believers donated land to enlarge the temple to its present scale.
Tourist attractions include a five-storied pagoda, a cave where Nichiren was confined for execution, and a rock called Shikikawa-ishi where Nichiren sat while he was confined. 
Seasonal flowers: <winter> camellia 
Annual events: Annual memorial service (September 11-13), antique market on the third Sunday of the month
Time required: 30 minutes to one hour