This is the head temple of the Zentsuji School of Shingon sect of Buddhism.
It was founded in 991 by the priest Ninkai.
It was originally called the Mandaraji Temple.
Thereafter, the fifth priest Zoshun built the Zuishin-in Temple as a sub-temple of the Mandaraji Temple.
This is also a temple associated with Ononokomachi, who is renowned as a woman of matchless beauty.
Such places as the "mound of Komachi's letters" where many love letters she received were buried, and the "makeup well" can be found in the premises.
This temple is also known for the beauty of its plum trees, and on the last Sunday of March, the "Hanezu Dance" (Hanezu means the pink colors of plum flowers) is performed, focusing on the tragic legend of the Fukakusano-Shoko who fell in love with Ononokomachi and continued visiting her residence for one hundred nights.