Mibu-dera was founded in 991 and belongs to the Rissh奴 school. It houses tombs of pro-shogunate Shinsen-gumi members, who fought bloody street battles resisting the forces that succeeded in restoring the emperor in 1868. Except for an unusual stupa covered in Jiz艒 statues, the temple is of limited interest. It is, however, definitely worth visiting during Mibu 办测艒驳别苍 (comic drama) performances in late April, or the Setsubun celebrations in early February.