An ancient temple closely associated with the Southern Court, built as the prayer temple of Emperor Go-Daigo. Founded by the monk Nichizo during the Engi era (901-922), the temple became the final resting place of Emperor Go-Daigo, who was interred at Tounoryo mausoleum on the hill behind the precinct after his death in 1339. Kusunoki Masatsura famously scratched his farewell poem on the main hall…

Nyoirinji Temple is said to have been founded by the monk Nichizo during the Engi era (901–922). Located on Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, the temple became closely associated with the Southern Court during the Northern and Southern Courts period, serving as a temple built at the imperial wish of…