Originally built in AD 712, Shorinji Temple served as a location to pay for the Fujiwara clan, a family closely tied with the imperial court, to proper. Much like Tanzan Jinja Shrine, this temple has also experienced damages from numerous fires over the years which has lead to multiple reconstructions in the eighteenth century. While the garden and surrounding areas of the temple offer a beautiful atmosphere, the Eleven-Headed Kannon statue – officially listed as a national treasure – cannot be missed.
