An ancient Shingon temple traditionally founded by Gyoki in 726, one of the Five Northern Temples of Lake Hamana. The principal image, a Thousand-Armed Kannon from the Heian period, is designated a National Important Cultural Property, as is the seated Fudo Myo-o, together conveying the pinnacle of Buddhist art. The precinct garden, created in the late Heian period, is designated a National Place …

Makayaji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 726 by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Located on the northern shore of Lake Hamana, it is counted among the Five Northern Temples of Lake Hamana and belongs to the Shingon sect. The principal image, a Thousand-Armed Kanno…