Morin-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen temple.
• Founded in 1669.
• The Sakai family were the founders.

What to see

• A Jizo Bodhisattva statue, 'Kosodate Enmei Jizo Son'.
• The wooden Jizo is an Important Cultural Property.

When to go

• The Jizo is displayed annually on May 7th and 8th.

Getting there

• A 7-minute drive from Yashiroda Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.