Jizo-in Temple
地蔵院
Jizo-in Temple, founded in 726, offers a peaceful visit with a unique camellia tree.
What it is
- Jodo sect temple in Kyoto City.
- Founded in 726 by Gyoki.
- Rebuilt by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
- Moved to current location in 1589 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
What to see
- Main image is the Gokoshishui Amida Nyorai.
- Known for its "Chiritsubaki" (scattered camellia).
- Affectionately called Tsubaki-dera (Camellia Temple).
- Kannon-do houses an Eleven-faced Kannon statue.
- Current camellia tree is a second-generation tree.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市北区大将軍川端町2 Open in Google Maps
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