Raizan Sennyo-ji temple, Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture

One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry

blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage.

The temple was founded in 725, Nara period by Seiga, who come from India as a priest

during the period. There is an Important Cultural Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden 

Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall.  The main hall was founded by Kuroda Tsugutaka

who was the 6th feudal lord of Kuroda clan in Fukuoka.

400 years of age big maple tree, which has been designated as natural monument of

Fukuoka prefecture, has been said to be planted by him.