Jikō-in Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai sect Daitoku-ji school temple.
• Founded in 1663 by Katagiri Iwami-no-kami Sadamasa.
• Dedicated to the main deity Shaka Nyorai.

What to see

• The Shoin is an Important Cultural Property.
• The Tea Room is an Important Cultural Property.
• The Ibaraki Gate was from Ibaraki Castle.
• The garden is a Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site.
• Garden features large azalea hedges in white sand.

When to go

• Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.