Kichijō-in Temple
吉祥院
Kichijō-in Temple: a historic Shingon temple with shogun connections, worth visiting for its cultural artifacts.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple.
- Founded in 1288 by Enshin.
- Its principal image is Kongōkai Dainichi Nyorai.
- Received land and privileges from Tokugawa shoguns.
What to see
- A palanquin with the Aoi family crest.
- An ema with Princess Hōkyōji-no-miya Ritoyo's calligraphy.
Getting there
- 12-minute walk from Ogi-ōhashi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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