An'yō-in Temple, Buddhist temple in Ōmachi, Japan
An'yō-in is a Buddhist temple in Ōmachi with multiple buildings and religious figures spread across its grounds. The complex contains a main hall, an ancient stone pagoda, a dedicated hall for Jizō statues, and various stone Buddha figures.
The temple was founded in 1225 and grew out of connections with two earlier sanctuaries. One of these was established by a samurai family who held power in the region at that time.
The temple is the third stop on the Bandō Sanjūsankasho and Kamakura Thirty-Three Kannon pilgrimage routes, where pilgrims venerate the Senjū Kannon statue brought from Tashiro-ji. The statue is also called Tashirō Kannon, and the temple's name An'yō-in comes from Hōjō Masako's posthumous name.
The temple is easy to reach on foot from the train station and is open for visits during regular hours. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and follow respectful behavior expected at Buddhist temples.
The stone pagoda on the grounds dates to the 14th century and is among the oldest artworks in the region. This structure was later recognized as an important cultural property of Japan.
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