Jisho-in, Buddhist temple in Nishi-Ochiai, Shinjuku, Japan.
The Jisho-in temple features a main hall, a Jizo hall dedicated to cats, and six statues of Jizo Bodhisattva within its grounds.
The temple dates back to the Heian period when Buddhist monk Kukai established it during his journey to Mount Nikko, placing a Kannon statue.
During the annual Setsubun festival on February 3rd, the temple displays a hidden Buddhist statue with feline features from the Edo period.
Located three minutes by foot from Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki Station on the Toei Oedo Line, the temple offers free admission during daytime hours.
The temple earned its nickname 'Cat Temple' after a black cat guided military commander Ota Dokan to safety during the 15th century.
Location: Shinjuku
GPS coordinates: 35.72150,139.68272
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:09
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