Buddhist temple
Jigen-ji (Nara)
慈眼寺（奈良市）（じげんじ）
Nara, Nara Prefecture
A temple in Kitakōji-chō, Nara, whose principal image is a hidden image of Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu, affectionately known as "Yakuyoke Kannon" (the Kannon who wards off misfortune). Every year on Hatsuuma and Ni-no-uma (the first and second Horse days), the cabinet (zushi) is opened and a large memorial service is held.
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: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu (hidden image)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the historical record "Nanto Nenjū Gyōji" states that the temple began when a Shō Kannon was enshrined in a Kannon hall at the wish of Emperor Shōmu. After it fell into ruin in the disturbances of Matsunaga Hisahide, 長順上人 rebuilt the main hall in Eiroku 3 (1560) and installed the present principal image together with two images, Fudō and Aizen.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
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)
- 慈眼寺（奈良市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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