Jion-ji Temple
慈恩寺
Jion-ji Temple houses a rare National Treasure, a Senju Kannon statue, founded in 1195.
What it is
- Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, founded in 1195.
- Re-established as Jodo-shu temple in 1428.
- Founding priest was Jigen Daisōjō.
What to see
- Main image is a Senju Kannon statue.
- Wooden seated Senju Kannon from late Heian period.
- Statue designated a National Treasure in 1914.
- Current main hall rebuilt in 1910.
- Monks' quarters rebuilt in 1878.
When to go
- Senju Kannon statue displayed five days a year.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県岐阜市溝口中138-1 Open in Google Maps
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