Jion-ji Temple (Sagae)
慈恩寺
Jion-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with many ancient statues, founded by imperial decree.
What it is
- Buddhist temple in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture.
- Head temple of the Jion-shu sect.
- Founded by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu.
- Main deity is Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya Bodhisattva).
What to see
- Main deity flanked by four other deities.
- Temple grounds designated a National Historic Site.
- 14 Buddhist statues from the Heian period.
- 29 Buddhist statues from the Kamakura period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山形県寒河江市 Open in Google Maps
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