Buddhist temple
Rokujizō-ji
六地蔵寺（ろくじぞうじ）
Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture
A head temple (honzan) of the Shingon school, also called Mito Daishi, whose principal images are six figures of Jizō Bosatsu. Since long ago it has been familiar as a temple where people come to pray for safe childbirth and child-rearing.
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 object of worship: Jizō Bosatsu (six figures)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded in Daidō 2 (807) and is said to have been revived by Yūkaku Shōnin in Eikyō 1, in the Muromachi period. The Jizō hall and the former Dharma treasure storehouse in the grounds are said to have been built by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, second lord of the Mito domain, and as a temple of learning it preserves many cultural properties to this day, including the texts collected there.
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)
- 六地蔵寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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