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Jiganji Temple
秩父市東町２６−７
A Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, known by the mountain name Kikage-zan. Every year on July 8, a festival is held for the Medicine Buddha, locally referred to as Ame Yakushi.
History
This Soto Zen temple was founded in 1486 CE (Bunmei 18) with Toyu Sokuho as its founding priest. During the Kansei era, the main hall was destroyed by fire but was later rebuilt by Zenryo Kido. It was burned down again in the Great Chichibu Fire of 1878 CE (Meiji 11). The current main hall was completed in 1900 CE (Meiji 33), a reconstruction process that took 22 years.
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Blessings
Medicine Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha) is revered as the Buddha of the eyes and is believed to grant benefits such as the cure of eye diseases, physical strength, and the safety of the household.
What visitors say
Located within walking distance of Seibu Chichibu Station, the temple is conveniently situated for those on a pilgrimage route. It features many highlights, including the Kannon Hall with its wooden carvings, the rinzo (rotating sutra cabinet) inside the sutra repository, and the chozubachi (water purification basin) with a distinctive dragon mouth design. The grounds include benches for a peaceful visit, and the temple offers a variety of offerings, including Goshuin (shrine or temple seal stamps) and hand towels.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
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