It has more than 70 buildings set among cedars that are over 650 years old. This 13th century Buddhist temple is about a 30-40 minute drive from Katsuyama. Alternatively, you can use the Keifuku line to Higashi Furuichi and change trains to get to the temple. It's a good place to take your parents or any of your friends that decide to visit. The entrance fee is 400Yen and it's particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves are changing.
Dolls are on display here and are made on the premises.
For 300Yen you can tour the workshop, watch the dolls being made and take in the museum. You can also arrange to try your hand at making your own doll. There is a large shop selling bamboo objects. The mountain road to Kanazawa - From Katsuyama, turn at the intersection by the tunnel and follow the signs to Shiramine and Kanazawa. On route, you pass the Karigahara Ski Ground and the turn off to Ski Jam.