This temple belong to the Tendai sect of the Buddhism.
It is said that the temple originated from the detached palace of the mother of Emperor Ichijo.
The main hall established in 1717.
This hall is designated as Important Cultural Asset.
The principal image, the statue of Amitabha Tathagata is enshrined in this hall. This statue is designated as Important Cultural Asset.
This statue is commonly known as "Unazuki-no-Amida" (the Nodding Amitabha).
It is open to the public only once a year, on November 15.
And this temple has other numerous cultural assets.
This temple is also known for beautiful autumn leaves.
The Nehan garden is a "shakkei" (borrowed view) garden. It is the garden with a borrowed landscape of the Higashiyama Mountains.