This temple had close relationship with Emperors of Jimyoin-to line (the Imperial lineage of Japanese Northern Dynasty) and was designated as the place of Imperial prayer by Emperor Kogon (the first Emperor of Northern Dynasty.) |
持明院統(北朝 (日本))の天皇とのかかわりが深く、光厳天皇(北朝初代)の勅願所となっている。 |