Buddhist temple
Jigen-ji (Takasaki)
慈眼寺（高崎市）（じげんじ）
Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon school in Shimotaki-machi, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, whose principal image is Shō Kannon. Its formal name is 華敷山 Fudaraku-in Jigen-ji, and it is cherished for the weeping cherry in its grounds.
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 Kannon
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in the Tenpyō era by Rōben of Tōdai-ji. In the Nanboku-chō period 乗弘 found a statue of Shō Kannon on a rock nearby and made it the principal image, and with the devotion of Ashikaga Takauji its buildings were arranged. After fires of war in the Tenshō era and a fire in Kansei 1, the main hall was rebuilt in Kansei 6.
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（高崎市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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