Jissoji
📍 Kanagawa, Miura · 3377 Shimosomiya, Hatsuse-machi, Miura-shi, Kanagawa
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
What I shall tell you is Jissoji, a temple that grants wishes for childbearing, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. This temple has long been deeply worshipped as a deity for child-rearing. People troubled by infertility and pregnant women wishing for safe childbirth visit this temple to offer their prayers. Within the temple grounds, stone statues said to bring benefits for childbearing and charming child-rearing Jizo statues are enshrined, providing a warm sense of security to visitors. It is a temple with a gentle atmosphere, cherished by the local community.
Benefits
ChildbearingSafe childbirth prayersChild-rearing