Kuginuki-Jizo
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TEL :075-414-2233 Address :503 Hanakurumacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto Access :JR Kyoto Station > (city bus) > Senbon-jō tachiuri bus stop |
Introduction to Kuginuki-Jizo temple
This temple is said to have been founded in 819 by Kobo Daishi, who spread esoteric Buddhism in Japan. It is currently a temple of the Jodo sect. Its official name is Syakuzoji, but it is affectionately known as Kuginuki-Jizo (Nail-Removing Jizo).
The Ksitigarbha enshrined here is said to have been carved from a stone brought back from Tang China by Kobo Daishi.
Later, in the mid-16th century, this Ksitigarbha appeared in the dream of a merchant who was suffering from pain in both his hands. Then, Ksitigarbha removed the nail that was stuck in his hand.
For this reason, many people have come to this temple to pray for relief from pain and suffering.
In front of the main hall, there is a large monument of a nail puller.
Behind the main hall, there are nearly 1,000 votive tablets with nails and nail pullers attached. These were offered as prayers for the removal of suffering.
