Hot Spring Temple

An ancient temple that was opened by the Hado Sennin. It was established during the Heian period by Anyang Niiganshi (the elder sister of the Eshin monastery). This area is the setting for the story of Genji, "Akashi no Maki", and it can be seen that the dynasty hobbies of the period, such as Jigyo-do in Miyama and Akashi-Irudo, are adopted in the plan of the temple tower. The Amida-do (Jōgyodo) was built during the period of the Imperial Government, although it is now the main temple. It has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of the Nation, along with the Mie Pagoda and the Monju-do.

It stands again on the southern slope of the middle of the mountain at the ancient temple where Waki Sei-Maro [Kiki-no-Kiyomaro] opened during the Nara period. It is said that Hiroho Daishi visited the temple twice before and after crossing to the Tang Dynasty.

The ancient temple of the Tendai sect, which boasted a mighty force from the Kamakura period to the Muromachi period. It is said to have been founded by Fujiwara Kamatashi's eldest son, Sadae (jōe), in the second year of Reigame (716) by Kaiki and his grandson Uai (Umakai). The main hall is the only national treasure building in Kobe. The three-story pagoda and an important cultural monument, the Inhomon-Amitabha statue, are also beautiful. The primeval forest spreads in the precincts, showing the beauty of the four seasons.