Jizō-in

The Jizō-in temple contains numerous stone statues of Jizo Bodhisattva, who serves as the guardian deity for children and travelers in Buddhism.

The temple maintains connections to the Shingon Buddhist tradition, which monk Kukai established during Japan's Heian period in the ninth century.

Local residents regularly place red bibs and caps on the Jizo statues within the temple grounds, following Japanese customs for protecting children's spirits.

Visitors can reach the temple complex by taking a local bus from Kameyama Station and walking through the residential streets for ten minutes.

The temple grounds feature specific areas where parents create small stone towers as offerings for the spirits of children under Jizo's protection.

Location: Seki-chō Shinjo, Kameyama

GPS coordinates: 34.85303,136.38928

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03