Ansho-in Temple

What it is

• A Jodo-shu temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama-ku.
• Founded in 942 by Tendai Zasu Son'i.
• Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
• Fourth temple of the Rakuyo Roku Amida Pilgrimage.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in April 1727.
• The Jizo-do houses the Higiri Jizo statue.
• The Higiri Jizo was created by Yo'a in 1730.
• A cherry tree preserved by Kyoto City.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.