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Shofukuji Jizodo (Shofukuji Jizo Hall)
東村山市野口町４丁目６−１
A National Treasure featuring a thatched roof and an irabuya-zukuri (central ridge) structure, it holds benchmark value as the oldest surviving example of a Zen Buddhist hall in the Kamakura region from the early Muromachi period.
History
It is believed to have been founded by the monk Muzo Seisho, a member of the Hojo clan who traveled to Song China, who invited his teacher, Sekikei Shingetsu of Nanjingyuan-ji (Jingyuan Temple) in Southern Song China, as the founding abbot. During repairs in 1933 (Showa 8), an ink inscription dated to 1407 CE (Oei 14) was discovered, confirming the date of construction.
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What visitors say
This Zen-style Buddhist hall has a quiet presence, characterized by balanced aesthetic form and beautiful curves. It is well-loved by the local community as a place housing a thousand Jizo statues. Inside the hall, visitors can see a standing statue of Jizo Bodhisattva from the Edo period and intricate wooden joinery. The interior is open to the public a few times a year, and photography is sometimes permitted during the final hour of the visit.
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