Eshin Temple

Eshin Temple [え行方; えしんぼら] is a temple located in Naraguchi Bay, near the city of Saibun in Shinkō Prefecture. It is situated in a secluded cove, on the north end of the coastline, and was only discovered in 1961 by a pair of local explorers. Due to its long years of abandonment, the temple was originally in very poor condition, weatherbeaten and essentially a ruin. However, the Saibun City Government invested in the restoration of the temple, and by the 1980s it was open to the public. There are small huts located near to the temple in which visitors can pay to stay the night, the site's main attraction being the stunning views of the Kanton Strait.
Eshin Temple is said to have been founded in the 7th century. The building was originally very small and badly damaged by storms. Since its restoration it has been expanded and other buildings have been added to the original hall of worship.