慈恩寺, 亀山市にある寺院
Jiji-en is a Buddhist temple in Kameyama belonging to the Pure Land school and enshrining Amida Buddha as its main deity. The site today retains remnants of its original layout and houses a wooden statue registered as a national treasure.
The temple was founded in 728 by the monk Gyoki and served as a spiritual center for the region. After fires and conflicts, it was rebuilt during the Edo period and has remained part of the town since then.
The temple belongs to the Pure Land school of Buddhism, a faith tradition that has deep roots in Japan. Visitors can observe how the community still gathers here for prayers and local events, making it an active part of town life.
To view the wooden Amida statue, contact the temple office at least one week ahead to arrange a visit time. The temple is about a 15-minute walk from the train station and is easy to access.
Near the temple stands the Nomura one-ri post, a historic landmark from the old Tokaido road that survives in its original form. This marker shows how travelers in earlier times measured distances and planned their journeys.
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