One of the three Monju in Japan with a view of Amanohashidate

#aprilblooms Along with Abe Monju-in Temple in Nara Prefecture, Kameoka Monju in Yamagata Prefecture, or Kinkai Komyo-ji Temple in Kyoto City, it is a temple known as one of the Three Monju in Japan with Monju Bosatsu as its main image. It is said that its origin can be traced back to the Shindai era, and it boasts a long history, such as the national treasure "Amanohashidate-zu" of the snow boat. There are many attractions scattered in the precincts, such as the iron bath boat and the Taho pagoda, which are designated as important cultural properties of the country, the three gates called the "Golden Pavilion", and the wisdom ring lanterns. It is also recommended to visit with the aim of opening the door of the secret Buddha Manjushri Bodhisattva several times a year. In addition, the many picture horses displayed on Monju-do are also a must-see. You can feel the historical background of the time from a wide variety of paintings such as waka, martial arts, and career.