Iyama Hofuku-ji Temple
It is said that Sesshu, a famous ink and wash painter active during the Muromachi period (1336-1573), trained at Iyama Hofuku-ji Temple as a child.
According to the tales, the famous story of Sesshu drawing a picture of a mouse using tears occurred here.
The three-story pagoda on the temple grounds is the second oldest pagoda in Okayama, and the only one that still retains its original appearance.
