Kashikonumaji Temple

Kensho-ji (Mizzoiin) is an ancient temple of the Chisan school of Shingon Buddhism, nestled in Iwaki City, Fukushima. Also known as Numauchi Benzaiten and Kensho Benzaiten, the temple enshrines a hall dedicated to the deity Benzaiten, making it a renowned sacred site for the arts, financial fortune, and matchmaking. Standing beside the mystical Kensho Pond, it draws many worshippers seeking the blessings of Benzaiten, the water deity. It stands as one of the most representative spiritual sites in Iwaki, where esoteric Shingon practice and Benzaiten devotion intertwine.