A temple of the Jodo Shinshu Otani branch located in Inami, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, and the birthplace of Inami wood carving, known as the largest center of wood sculpture production in Japan. Founded in 1390 (Meitoku 1), the temple flourished as the central Shinshu Otani temple in Etchu Province. The origins of Inami wood carving are traced to the carpenters and craftsmen called from Kyoto…

Founded in 1390 (Meitoku 1). Through Rennyo Shonin's proselytizing activities in 1471, it became the central training hall of Jodo Shinshu in Etchu Province. During Edo-period restoration work, carvers who came from Kyoto passed their techniques on to local craftsmen, giving rise to Inami wood carvi…