Jigenj Temple (The black-painted Mitsuhide statue)

"Shuzan Castle" is the largest mountain castle built during the Warring States period in western Japan.At the foot of the mountain is Akechi Mitsuhide, a temple dedicated to a black sitting statue painted in ink.

"Kuromitsu Daiyuson" painted black with ink

Akechi Mitsuhide is considered to be a mysterious person among the Sengoku warlords due to the lack of historical materials, but in this Zhoushan Jiganji Temple, a black sitting statue called "Kuromitsu Daiyuson" is transmitted.Akechi Mitsuhide laid a good government in this area after the settlement of Tanba, and the sitting statue made from the praise and reverence of his personality was eventually painted black with ink from the stigma of his rebellious vassal, and as a secret image of the people of Zhoushan. It has been quietly enshrined to this day by the hands of.


Jiyokuji is also known for its beautiful autumn leaves and ginkgo.

Name Jigenji Temple
Address XNUMX retail prices in Keihokushuzancho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Opening hours 10: 00-16: 00 Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays * Reservations are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (reservations are possible on the day) Other than the above, reservations are required, but the lock is unlocked when the temple is in the temple. ..Please feel free to drop by.
Phone 075-852-0213
Access Car: Take Route 162 north from Kyoto city ... about 40 minutes
Bus: Shuzan (JR Bus) from JR Kyoto Station ... Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
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