The temple was founded by kaiki (founding patron) Emperor Kameyama and kaisan (first chief priest) Mukan Fumon (Daimyo-kokushi), and its principal image is Shakyamuni (Buddha).
本尊は釈迦如来、開基（創立者）は亀山天皇、開山（初代住職）は無関普門（大明国師）。