In addition, a series of fires ravaged the Temple after the Muromachi Period and it continued to dwindle without getting any patronage. This is the only Temple among the Great Five Zen Temples that does not have direct connections with the Hojo family. The hall was rebuilt in 1756. It was made in the 14th century, but who fashioned it remains unknown. Unfortunately, inside the hall is too dark to make out the statues.
Visitors are unable to see the statue unless request by group is made in advance.
For your reference, its photo appears on the explanatory note given in exchange for 100-yen admission. Realistic carving, particularly wrinkled face, is an evidence that he was a great priest. The statue is valuable from the technical and artistic viewpoint as well. A statue of Sho Kan'non or Arya-avalokitesvara in Skt. It ranks ninth of the Thirty-Three Kamakura Kan'non Pilgrimage.