Buddhist temple
Jigen-ji
慈眼寺（じげんじ）
Daitō, Osaka Prefecture
A Zen temple of the Sōtō sect at the foot of Mount Iimori in Daitō City, known as “Nozaki Kannon.” It enshrines as its principal image a Jūichimen Kannon Bosatsu said to be carved from a single block of sandalwood.
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: Jūichimen Kannon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began when Gyōki carved a statue of Jūichimen Kannon and enshrined it here in the Tenpyō Shōhō era. It lost its halls in the fires of war in Eiroku 8 (1565), but the principal image survived, and in Genna 2 (1616) 青厳 Oshō revived the temple. Since around the Genroku era it has been crowded with people on the “Nozaki-mairi” pilgrimage.
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「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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