An old Tendai temple in Nogawa Honmachi, Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki, said to have been founded during the Nara period, making it one of the oldest temples in Kawasaki. The principal image, a Yakushi Nyorai statue, is designated as a National Important Cultural Property and is estimated to date from the Hakuho period (late 7th to early 8th century) — an exceptionally precious Buddhist statue. 'Eifuku' …

Said to be one of the oldest temples in Kawasaki, founded during the Nara period (710-794). The principal Yakushi Nyorai image is estimated to date from the Hakuho period and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It flourished as a Tendai learning temple in the Heian period, and r…