Shinseiji Temple
東京都
Ancient Shingon temple founded by Gyoki — its 1714 bronze Jizo is the fourth of the Six Jizo of Edo and a Tokyo cultural property
Founded
730
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2 min walk from JR Sugamo Station
3-21-21 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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Overview
An ancient Shingon Buzan temple traditionally founded by the monk Gyoki in the Tenpyo era (729–749). The large bronze Jizo statue (1714) is the fourth of the Edo Roku-Jizo and a Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Property. Positioned at the entrance of Sugamo's Jizo-dori, it welcomes countless pilgrims year-round.
Origins
An ancient temple traditionally founded by the monk Gyoki in the Tenpyo era. The bronze seated Jizo statue (cast 1714), the fourth of the Edo Six Jizo, is designated a Tokyo Metropolitan Tangible Cultural Property.
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Divine Benefits
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Long Life
Rebirth in Pure Land
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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Gyōki
Monk of the People & Archbishop
Age 62 at founding
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An ancient Shingon Buzan temple traditionally founded by the monk Gyoki in the Tenpyo era (729–749).
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