This is reputedly the oldest statue of Buddha in Japan. In an old house near the temple is Himorogi, a shop selling crafts and local curios. Here you can buy brightly colored glass beads, many in shades of pink, green or white. The store also stocks wall hangings made of old cloth, handbags, dolls and much more. Everything is handmade and shows a human touch that goes well with this charming old house.
Narrow lanes meander through the village, and ancient historic sites appear next to people's homes.
Quite a few of the tourists coming to the temples and ruins arrive on bicycles they have rented nearby, dressed casually for the ride.