Nanagi Jizoson

Nanagi Jizoson

Not far from Dainichi-Ji I came upon a small temple with many visitors even though it was early in the morning. Apparently, yesterday was major festival day.

The temple is named after a Jizo carving, a relief carving rather than a full 3D statue. It is dated to the late 14th century and is the main "draw" of the temple.

It is said the carving used to be held at 2 temples said to be linked to the Heike Clan.

I was most intrigued by one altar filled with a massive array of different characters, most religious, but a few secular.

Immediately adjacent to the temple was a mall Hachiman Shrine built on the site of where a temple once stood.