Virtual Buso 48 Kannon Pilgrimage #42 Jigen-ji Temple

 

     An Amitabha Hall was built in Katakura Village in 1445. Jigen-ji Temple was founded by Priest Giken (?-1578) as the hall's temple and was supported by Hatanaka Totomi. Its statue of Arya Avalokitesvara, who is the human-figure prototype of the other 6 metamorphoses, was said to have been carved by Unegi.

Address: 944 Katakuramachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0914

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