Kegon-in Temple is said to have started when Yorimoto Heiichi built a temple in Nejo, taking the name of the temple from Tametomo's Buddhist name, in order to mourn the memory of his father, Minamoto no Tametomo. At first it was Tendai sect, but later it became Soto sect after building a temple at its current location. In 1792, there was a fire that destroyed the main road, and again in 1919. The current main hall was rebuilt later.
- Location
- 1-1-1 Hanahara-shi, Miyako-shi, Iwate 027-0046
- Inquiries
- Miyako City Tourism Division
Phone number 0193-69-2805 - Other
- Pilgrims are welcome, but unauthorized entry inside the building is prohibited.
