According to temple tradition, this ancient temple was founded in 841 (Jōwa 8) by Ennin and later revitalized in 988 (Eien 2) by Genshin. It is said to have flourished as one of the major temples in the San'in region. Numerous clay sutras, considered to be among the oldest in Japan, have been excavated here, and the Amida Nyorai statue, designated as an important cultural property of the nation, is also preserved here. Nearby, you can find a large ginkgo tree and a cluster of five-storied pagodas, evoking a sense of the ancient past.