Virtual Old Awa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #18 Ishimi-do Temple

 

     Ishimi-do Temple used to be on a rocky islet off the beach.  It was moved to the present place by the middle 19th century.

    Tradition has it that Gyoki (668-749) carved the statue of Cintamanicakra, who usually has 6 arms and holds chintamani (a wish-fulfilling jewel) in one of the six, in 993.  It was moved to Kongo-in Temple nearby in 1872, 4 years after the Gods and Buddhas Separation Order was issued by the Meiji Restoration Government in 1868, but was returned to Ishimi-do Temple in 1882.

Address: 2260-1 Kaisuka, Kamogawa, Chiba 296-0004

Phone: 04-7092-1793