This temple is temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
It is a renowned temple in Yamashina area for its beautiful weeping cherry blossoms in spring and gorgeous autumn leaves.
The principle image, the statue of Bishamonten, is enshrined in the main hall in the center.
The picture of a dragon on the ceiling, the directions of the eyes and the face of which differ depending on from which direction you look at it, and partition paintings such as Kyuro-no zu (Picture of Nine Elders) drawn in reverse perspective, are particularly famous.