Virtual Sayama 33 Kannon Pilgrimag #23 Jigan-ji Temple

 

     Jigan-ji Temple was founded by Priest Kiun in Mitsugi Village, Tama County, Musashi Province.  At the beginning of the Tokugawa Era, Mitsugi Village was ruled by the Okochi Family, who were from Suruga Province.

     Okochi Tadamasa (?-1600) was first subject to the Imagawa Clan in Suruga Province.  After the province was invaded by the Takeda Clan, he became subject to the Takeda Clan.  After the Takeda Clan was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582), he became masterless for a while, but was employed by Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616) later.  His son, Masakatsu (?-1605), was given Mitsugi Village.  Masakatsu's grandson, Tadakatsu (?-1712), left Mitsugi Village and lived in Edo.

     It is unknown when the temple was founded, whether it was founded before the arrival of the Okochi Family or before.

Address: 5 Chome−32−3 Mitsugi, Musashimurayama, Tokyo 208-0032