September 5, 2024
The name "Nigatsudo" originates from the fact that the Shunie (a Buddhist ritual) is held in this hall during the second month of the old lunar calendar. It is attributed to the high disciple of the monk Rōben, known as Jicchū. During the Shunie in the 7th year of the Kanbun era (1667), a fire broke out inside the hall, resulting in its destruction. The current structure was rebuilt two years later. It seems that the original building was small in scale, and over time, it was expanded to accommodate the practices of the Shunie.