Tanjoji temple

A birth temple built on the site of the birthplace of Shonen Honen, the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. It was built in 1193 (Kenkyu 4) and includes the Sanmon, Sujibori, Mieido, Amida-do, Treasure Hall, and Jodo-in, a separate temple. The Sanmon gate, built in 1716 (Shotoku 6th year), is in the typical style of Sanmon Yakuinmon, which is relatively rare among Jodo sect temples. It is an extremely valuable building with outstanding decorative features. Mieido is a historic double Gogendo temple building that was rebuilt in 1695 (Genroku 8), and has a Karahafu-zukuri facing worship in the front, and is architecturally historically recognized as one of the most authentic Buddhist temple-style main halls of the Jodo sect. It is also a valuable building.