This is the 12th of the Thirty-three Bando Kannon temples.
You can get your goshuin seal inside the red-roofed building to the right of the main hall.
There is free parking available immediately to the south and in other areas.
Tendai Sect Karinzan
Jionji Temple (Jionji Kannon)...
Principal deity: Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva
Established in 824
I live in the neighboring municipality...
I've been wanting to visit this temple for a while...
Today, I finally did.
The grounds were immaculately swept and had a dignified atmosphere, and the main hall was large and impressive.
I was surprised to see parking space for several large buses (tourist buses?).
Besides the chrysanthemum festival, the temple hosts seasonal festivals, traditional tea ceremonies, and other cultural events that attract visitors and locals alike.
The temple houses several historical artifacts, including statues of Buddha and other religious icons, as well as ancient scrolls and manuscripts.
Yes, visitors can take part in meditation sessions, traditional tea ceremonies, and guided tours that provide deeper insights into the temple's history and practices.
The temple is beautiful year-round, but the chrysanthemum festival in autumn and the spring cherry blossom season are particularly popular times to visit.
Local folklore speaks of the temple being protected by guardian spirits, and it is said that prayers made here are particularly powerful, adding a mystical allure to the site.