Higiri Jizō Statue

What it is

• A Jizo Bodhisattva statue, built in 1723.
• Known for granting wishes within a limited number of days.
• Worshipped by people of Fujisawa-shuku since the Edo period.
• Located in Jizo-in, established or rebuilt in 1744.

What to see

• A wooden Jizo Bodhisattva standing image.
• Statue is 95.5 cm tall, holding a staff and a jewel.
• The inner shrine has an inscription from 1837.

When to go

• Annual Jizo memorial service on February 16th.
• A Million Prayers Nembutsu lecture follows the service.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.