【Temple originally completed by 7th century and restored in 18th century】
The three story pagoda, listed among Japan's National Treasures, was burned down due to the lightening in 1944 and the present pagoda was recompleted in its original style in 1975. You can view wonderful Buddha statues in the main hall.

【Temple completed in early 8th century (at the same period of the present Horyuji Temple)】 
The three story pagoda is so-called "the Ikaruga Three (3) Pagoda" together with the five story pagoda of Horyuji Temple and the three story pagoga of Horinji Temple. 
In autumn, the temple is so beautiful surrounded by cosmos. 

【Temple built in late 10th century(987)】
Kichidenji temple is well known as " Temple of Peaceful Death," or in Japanese, "Pokkuri-dera". "Pokkuri" means "all at once," and is used to describe a quick or sudden death. It is believed that a person, prays to the Amida Buddha in the temple,  will be assured a peaceful death without pain or lengthy suffering.

Mt. Mimuroyama is the sightseeing spot located about 1.5 km to the south-west from Horyuji temple.
You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and/or autumn leaf viewing at this spot.

Tatsuta River is flowing from north to south in Ikaruga-town, along the side of Mt. Mimuroyama.
This river sides are also famous sightseeing area for cherry blossoms and autumn leaf viewing.

The original Chuguji temple was likely constructed in 621, located about 500 m to the east from the present site. In 14th century, the temple buildings were moved to the present site and restored. In early 17th century, a royal family member, Pricess Sonchi joined the temple, and since then. the temple has been served as an imperial convent by the royal princesses of the nunnery.

【Statue of Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva, enshrined in Main Hall of Chuguji】
This 7th century elegant smiling statue is praised as one of the most beautiful statues in Japan. The gentle eyes are filled with mercy and compassion, and unconditionally taking away all the people's suffurings. The smile shows a little sorrow and also could be compared with the smiles donned by the Sphinx and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.