Jikō-ji, Buddhist temple in Tokigawa, Japan
Jikō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tokigawa with structures that display traditional Japanese Buddhist architecture throughout its grounds. The site features a three-meter-tall Buddha statue that serves as the focal point of the temple complex.
A Buddhist priest established this temple in 673 AD at a location in Saitama Prefecture chosen for its spiritual importance. The site has maintained its religious purpose since this early founding and has undergone numerous restorations over the centuries.
The temple serves as a stop on the Bandō Sanjūsankasho pilgrimage route and houses an Amidanyorai Buddha statue of the Jodo Sect. Visitors can experience how pilgrims have traditionally venerated this particular Buddha form throughout centuries.
The temple is accessible to visitors, and the Tokigawa city tourism office can provide detailed information about access and opening times. The grounds contain stairs and uneven terrain that visitors should be prepared for when exploring the site.
The Hokyointo, a stone structure designated as an Important Cultural Property of Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the temple's most valued possessions. Beyond this, the site houses Chinese ink drawings that are recognized as treasures of Takasago City, representing rare artistic works.
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