A pilgrimage to shrines in the Kanto region ⛩️. This is a temple.
Founded in the Heian period, it's said to be a popular pilgrimage site for those on the Bando pilgrimage route. I saw some pilgrims there that day.
It's known as Jionji Kannon, and the area itself is named "Jionji," making it an ancient temple comparable to those in Iwatsuki Castle town.
It was a weekday, there were hardly any people, and the temple office was empty. I waited for over 10 minutes, but it was no use. If it were a private temple, they would have started with "We're so sorry for the long wait." What a shame.
I'm sure Kannon is watching!
There is a parking lot, but the traffic and road layout are complex, so be very careful!
This is one of the temples on the Bando pilgrimage route.
There is a parking lot across the road from the temple. There seem to be several other parking lots as well.
This time, I visited in conjunction with paying my respects at the stupa of Xuanzang's relics.
It is an ancient temple founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin.
It was unusual to see pictures of Sun Wukong from Journey to the West on the votive tablets and amulets, given the temple's connection to Xuanzang.
I also received a Sun Wukong amulet.
