Jigen-ji Temple

What it is

• Obaku sect temple, founded in 1672.
• Main deity is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva.
• Rebuilt in its current location in 1709.
• Founded by Etsuden Dofu.

What to see

• Unique temple gate, characteristic of the Obaku sect.
• Wooden seated statue of Etsuden Dofu.
• Colored paper image of Etsuden Dofu.
• Wooden seated statue of Sho Kannon Bodhisattva.
• Plaque written by Mokuan, second head of Manpuku-ji.
• Bell tower gate and an Inari shrine on the grounds.

Getting there

• 17-minute walk from JR Kachigawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.