Ninnaji Temple was founded in 886 by the Emperor Uda. Previously it had served as a summer home for the Imperial Family. The present buildings date back to the 17th century.
Two eleven foot tall Kongo Rikishi guardian figures stand either side of the Sanmon (Gate). This left-hand one, called Misshaku Kongō, has his mouth closed, sounding the syllable "hum"
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