Kyōzō-in Temple

What it is

• A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect temple.
• Founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin.
• Established during the Jōgan era (859-877).
• Associated with the legend of Shizuka Gozen.

What to see

• The principal image is a Jizo Bosatsu statue.
• The statue is a cultural property of Kuki City.
• See the Dry Lacquer Jizo Bosatsu standing statue.
• It was designated a cultural property in 1978.
• The temple enshrined Shizuka Gozen's Jizo Bosatsu statue.

Getting there

• A 14-minute walk from Kurihashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.