This temple was built by Empress Suiko to safeguard the tomb of Prince Shotoku-Taishi. During the Warring States period (approx. 1467-1568 AD), the temple was burned down by Oda Nobunaga. However, through the efforts of Toyotomi Hideyori in the Edo period, a plan was set forth to gradually rebuild the temple and revive its holy spirit. Many people flock to the temple on April 11th and 12th for the Daijyoueshiki (Mahayana Buddhism memorial service) event known as the “Taishi Pilgrimage.”