#64 (25th Temple)

Shinshō-ji
津照寺

Crypto Ohenro #64 Goshuin of Shinshō-ji(津照寺)
  • Title: Shinshō-ji(津照寺)
  • Temple No: 25
  • Principal Image: Kajitori Enmei Jizō Bosatsu(楫取延命地蔵菩薩)
  • Price: 0.005ETH
  • Edition: 1/1
  • Additional Information: 

    The temple was founded by Kōbō Daishi and he carved the honzon in 807. The local fishermen usually call the temple Tsudera, Port Temple, and the honzon is known as Kajitori Jizō, the Helmsman Jizō.

    Legend says that Lord Yamanouchi of Tosa Castle was saved from shipwreck because of his devotion to Jizō. During a severe storm Jizō took the helm of his floundering ship and steered him to safety. After destruction in the early years of the Meiji Period, the temple was rebuilt in the 1890s.

    In the hondō there are thousands of small statues of Jizō donated by pilgrims from all over Japan. In the hands of each statue is a ship's wheel. The hondō is located above the Nōkyōchō, at the top of a long set of stairs, but there is a good view of the port from the top.

ABOUT STORY

The 25th temple is Shinshō-ji(津照寺).

The distance from the previous temple (26th) is 3.8km.

 

The entrance to Shinshō-ji. It has a red color like the torii gate of a shrine, which does not seem to be the gate of a temple.

 

The stone steps leading to the main hall are long, and although you get tired just by climbing, it is very good for your health.

 

This is the main hall of Shinshō-ji. A rare Buddha called Kajitori Enmei Jizō Bosatsu is enshrined.

The building is a modern building that does not look like a temple.

 

This is the hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi.

He advocates the Heart Sutra while wishing for the safety of his family, the peace of the world, and the safety of his travels.

 

On the way to the next temple, there is a cave where Kobo Daishi trained and enlightened.

 

The cave on the cliff that is about to collapse is off limits. I also wanted to practice here, but I had no choice but to give up.

 

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The 25th temple, Shinshō-ji’s red stamp.

I have to go around 24 more temples.

The distance to the next temple is 6.4km.

 

Crypto Ohenro #64 Goshuin of Shinshō-ji(津照寺)