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The temple was established by the [[Soga clan]] in [[654]].

The temple was established by the [[Soga clan]] in [[654]].

In the 13th century, the Ritsu monk [[Eison]] ([[1201]]-[[1290]]) organized the construction of a stone pagoda at the site, hiring stonemasons from [[Song Dynasty]] China and arranging for them to come to Japan to undertake this project. The pagoda is today a [[National Treasure]].

In the 13th century, the Ritsu monk [[Eison]] ([[1201]]-[[1290]]) organized the construction of a stone pagoda at the site, hiring stonemasons from [[Song Dynasty]] China and arranging for them to come to Japan to undertake this project. The pagoda is today a [[Important Cultural Property]], while a [[Kamakura period]] tower gate (''rômon'') has been designated a National Treasure.

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