Virtual Shimokita 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #7 Iketoku-an Temple

 

     Iketoku-an Temple was founded in Shikkari Village in 1695, enshrining Cintamanicakra, who usually has 6 arms and holds chintamani (a wish-fulfilling jewel) in one of the six.  The temple belongs to the Pure Land Buddhism and is a branch of the Shimokita 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #3 Jonen-ji Temple.  On the inner wall of Iketoku-an Temple, the yukata of the deceased are hung in a row, each with a bag.  Visitors can take yukata home with them, by putting money in the corresponding bag.

     A sacred bronze mirror is embedded on the back of the Cintamanicakra's halo.  The mirror has the name of the bronze mirror maker, Fujiwara, engraved.  

     Shikkari Village is located on the northeastern tip of the Shimokita Peninsula, south of Cape Kukido, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is located at the southern foot of Mt. Kuwahata, which is about 400 meters high.  Sand dunes stretch along the coast from the south of the village.  It is also said that in the Shimokita region, along with Shiriya, it was the territory of Kunohe Masazane (1536-1591).

     The village was documented on April 26th, 1644.

Address: Ogura-8 Shikkari, Higashidori, Shimokita District, Aomori 035-0112

Phone: 0175-47-2369