Jizō-in, Buddhist temple in Kameyama, Japan
Jizō-in is a Buddhist temple in Kameyama housing stone statues of Jizo Bodhisattva, the guardian deity associated with children and travelers. The grounds contain multiple spaces where people leave offerings and place symbolic items on the statues.
The temple follows the Shingon Buddhist tradition established by monk Kukai during Japan's Heian period in the ninth century. This school of Buddhism continues to shape the site's practices and spiritual direction.
Red bibs and caps placed on the statues represent care for departed children and remain an active practice maintained by local families today. This custom shows how Buddhist devotion connects to everyday family rituals.
The temple is accessible by local bus from Kameyama Station followed by a short walk through residential streets. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to move slowly and respectfully through the grounds.
The grounds contain specific areas where visitors build small stone towers as offerings for child spirits under Jizo's care. These personal memorials create a moving space maintained daily by those who visit.
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