Jiun-ji Temple

What it is

• A Rinzai school temple founded in 1350 by Isshiki Norimitsu.
• The founding priest was the famous Zen master Muso Soseki.
• The 72nd stop on the Chita Shikoku Pilgrimage and 19th on the Chita Saigoku Pilgrimage.
• The temple grounds serve as the burial site for founder Isshiki Norimitsu.

What to see

• The Kannon-do is the oldest building remaining in the Okada district.
• The current main hall was completed in 2006 to replace the 1660 structure.
• A traditional mountain gate stands at the entrance to the temple grounds.
• The Daishi-do building is dedicated to the founder of Shingon Buddhism.

When to go

• Three festival floats gather before the temple during the Okada Spring Festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.