Jihō-in Temple
持宝院
Jihō-in Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with important statues and monuments.
What it is
- A Shingon Buddhist temple founded in 1626.
- Founded by Gyōson Hōin.
- Its name means 'temple possessing treasures'.
- Known as 'Yakuyoke Kōbō Daishi' in the Edo period.
What to see
- Main deity Yakushi Nyorai, attributed to Kūkai.
- Fudō Myōō statue, also attributed to Kūkai.
- Three markers of Kōbō Daishi on the grounds.
- Burial site of the monk Rennyū.
- Memorial monuments for disaster victims.
Getting there
- 18-minute walk from Nishi-Ōjima Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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