Jomyoin Temple (Hechima-dera)
東京都
Over 20,000 stone Jizo fill the grounds of 'Hechima-dera,' a beloved folk-medicine temple for coughs since the Edo era
A Tendai-sect temple founded in 1666 as one of the 36 sub-temples of Kan'eiji. In the Meiji era, the abbot Myoun made a great vow to erect 84,000 Jizo statues, and the grounds today are filled with more than 20,000 stone Jizo — a striking and singular sight. The annual Hechima Kuyo memorial service, held on the night of the mid-autumn full moon, draws worshippers seeking relief from coughs, asthma…
Founded in 1666 as one of Kan'eiji's 36 sub-temples. In the Meiji era, the abbot Myoun Ritsushi vowed to erect 84,000 Jizo statues; today over 20,000 fill the grounds. The Hechima Kuyo service held on the mid-autumn full moon has drawn believers seeking cures for coughs since the Edo period.
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Safe delivery, conception, child protection. Traditions tied to Empress Jingu, Konohanasakuya-hime, Suitengu, and Kishimojin.
Derived from the enshrined deity "地蔵菩薩"
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