Nyoirin-ji, Buddhist temple in Ogori, Japan.
Description
Nyoirin-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ogori featuring a row of stone Jizo statues along its entrance path. The main hall houses the sacred Nyoirin Kannon statue, one of the most revered figures in Japanese Buddhism.
History
The temple was founded in 729 under orders from Empress Koken and underwent significant changes after a fire in 1586 destroyed the original buildings. During the Edo period, the grounds were substantially rebuilt to create the layout visitors see today.
Culture
The temple hosts a Wind Chime Festival running from June through September, where visitors hang colorful chimes and write wishes on paper strips to display.
Practical
The temple sits roughly 15 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Misawa Station and is quicker by car. Plan to navigate some stairs and allow time to explore the grounds at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The temple grounds hold over a thousand frog figurines added by visitors since 1992. A former priest brought a jade frog from China, which sparked this unexpected collection.
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