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Jizō-ji, Buddhist temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage route in Itano, Japan.

The Jizō-ji temple complex includes the Hondō main hall, Daishidō, Fudōdō, Kyōgura storehouse, and Gohyakurakandō, all registered as cultural properties.

The temple structures were constructed during different periods, with the Hondō and Daishidō built between 1711 and 1716, while the Fudōdō was completed in 1830.

As Temple 5 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, Jizō-ji houses an Enmei Jizō Bosatsu statue reportedly carved by Buddhist master Kōbō Daishi.

Located at coordinates 34.137222°N and 134.431944°E, the temple provides guided tours and information materials for visitors interested in its architecture and history.

The temple belongs to the Omuro Shingon sect and maintains multiple registered cultural buildings from different construction periods spanning over two centuries.

Location: Itano

GPS coordinates: 34.13722,134.43194

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26

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