Buddhist temple
Jakkō-in
寂光院（じゃっこういん）
Sakyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A Tendai sect convent in Ōhara, Kyoto, known as the temple where Kenreimon-in spent her last years. Its main hall enshrines the Rokumantai Jizō Bosatsu as its principal image.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Rokumantai Jizō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to have been built in Suiko 2 (594) by Prince Shōtoku to mourn his father, Emperor Yōmei. In Bunji 1 (1185), after the fall of the Heike, Kenreimon-in entered the temple and spent her days praying for the repose of her clan and of Emperor Antoku. In a fire in Heisei 12 (2000) the main hall and the former principal image were damaged; the main hall has been restored in its old style, and a newly made statue is enshrined as the principal image.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 寂光院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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