Jizō-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Reizanji school of Shingon Buddhism.
• Founded in 1759, originating from a Jizo-do hall built in 1751.
• Dedicated to the Jizo Bodhisattva, known as "Kosodate Jizo-son."

What to see

• Jizo Bodhisattva statue, the principal image.
• Fudo Myoo statue, attributed to Roben.
• Amida Nyorai statue, attributed to Genshin.
• Two Itabi steles, designated cultural properties.
• Colored silk painting of a Komuso, a registered cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.