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Jotokuji (Yozuke-san)
京都市下京区本塩竈町５５６
A Jodo-shu (Pure Land) temple, commonly known as "Yozuke Jizo" (Child-Bearing Jizo). The main image is a standing statue of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha), attributed to the sculptor Kaikei, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
History
Established in 1603 CE (Keicho 8) by Ocha no Kuro, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, to commemorate the souls of Ieyasu's daughter, Taiko-in, and her mother, Jotoku-in. The temple was completely destroyed by the Tenmei Great Fire and the fire following the Kinmon Incident, but was restored during the Meiji period by relocating outstanding architectural structures from Eikan-do and Shogoin.
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Blessings
The temple enshrines the Yozuke Jizo (Child-Bearing Jizo) deity, known for safe childbirth and granting children. It is a place of worship for warding off misfortune, ensuring family safety, and fulfilling wishes.
What visitors say
This temple enshrines the Yozuke Jizo (Child-Bearing Jizo) deity, known for its benefits in granting children and safe childbirth. The grounds feature a Jizo Hall where visitors can closely view a stone statue of Yozuke Jizo, approximately two meters tall. Other highlights include the main hall relocated from Eikan-do during the Meiji period, the grave of Ocha no Kuro, and uniquely shaped "drool bib" ema (votive wooden plaques).
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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