It was said that many people have visited the Honkogo-in Temple, including the famous poet and monk, Saigyo to pray for the Nyoin (Shoshi), who was exceptionally beautiful and believed strongly in Buddhism.
絶代の美貌を謳われ、信仰心も深かった女院を慕い、法金剛院を訪れる人々の中には、かの歌僧西行もいたという。