Unless religious services are performed, visitors can go inside the hall, free of charges, and sit on tatami mat close to the statues after worshiping in proper manner. Incidentally, the building is to be designated as an Important Cultural Asset in 2000. It was named Kishu in honor of the founding priest whose posthumous name was Kishu . In summer, visitors can enjoy beautiful lotus flowers in the pond. The most amazing story about this lotus would be the origin of its seeds.
Sands usually represent water.
What the overall garden presents to us with this design is the Pure Land Paradise. Karesansui garden is usually found at Zen temples, most famous among them is that of Ryoanji in Kyoto, and therefore, it is rare to find it in Jodo sect temples. I personally feel that the garden here is more beautiful, or at least cleaner, than Ryonji's, which is always crowded with sightseers. In addition, an admission of 500 yen does not allow us to get access to the main hall. The hall also keeps 8 other statues of chief priests.