This temple of the Buddhist Shingon school was rebuilt in 1991. The "water temple" is the main building, which is hidden behind two concrete walls and only the roof, a pond, can be seen. A staircase descends through the centre of the pond, among water lilies and lotus flowers. The curved walls and vermilion red of the downstairs room are enhanced at sunset when a ray of light hits the statue of Buddha (4pm in summer, 3pm in winter). As you leave, the sky fills the horizon, as if paying a last tribute to the purity of Ando Tadao's design.