Jōzen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jōdo-shū temple in Kyoto.
• Founded in 863 by the monk Ennin.
• Rebuilt during the Bunmei era by Shungai Seishin.
• Moved to its current location in 1594.

What to see

• The famous Kuramaguchi Jizō.
• A seated Amitābha Buddha statue, the main image.
• The Chōshūjin Kubizuka-hi monument.
• Graves of eight Chōshū samurai.
• Main hall is a registered cultural property.
• Shoin, Kannon-dō, and sanmon are cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.