The mausoleum hall of Rinnoji Temple, enshrining a statue of Shodo Shonin, the founder of Nikko. As one of the oldest structures in the sacred precinct, it has kept the flame of the Dharma burning for over 1,200 years. Located near the birthplace of Nikko as a religious site, it conveys the spirit of Shodo Shonin's founding vow. Situated close to the Sanbutsudo main hall, it is revered by Tendai p…

The Kaizando (Founder's Hall) of Rinnoji Temple is traditionally said to have been established to enshrine Shodo Shonin (735–817), the monk who opened Mount Nikko as a sacred site. Shodo Shonin is credited with ascending the mountain in 782 (the first year of the Enryaku era) and laying the foundati…