Located in the Kamimiyazu area of Miyazu, Akechi Mitsuhide(famous historical figure)`s head is said to be buried here.

The temple was originally built in 1577 in Okubo Valley. The temple was moved to the Kamimiyazu area in 1603 and its current location in 1685.

(Ref: http://www.amanohashidate.jp/lang/en/spots/seirinji-temple/)