Kyūshō-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple known as the 25th site of the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage.
• The site is designated as a Chichibu City Historic Site since 1965.
• It is associated with the legend of the Okuno Ogre and King Enma.
• The temple features a Kannon hall dedicated to a deceased mother.

What to see

• A stone handprint reportedly left by King Enma is enshrined on the grounds.
• The Kannon hall serves as a central point of worship for pilgrims.
• The temple grounds are situated under the mountain name Iwayasan.

Getting there

• The temple is a 25-minute walk from Uramayaguchi Station.
• Buses from Seibu-Chichibu Station stop at the nearby Kuna bus stop.
• It is located 2.9 kilometers away from Hosen-ji Temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.