Fukuju-san Jigenji Temple
Jigenji is a temple in Akiu, Sendai, founded by Daiajari Ryojun Shionuma.
Principal Image
Zao Daigongen
Zao Daigongen, the principal deity of Shugendo, is said to have revealed himself to the ascetic En no Gyoja about 1,300 years ago. Gongen means “a deity appearing in a provisional form.” Zao Daigongen is the united form of three Buddhas — Shaka Nyorai, who saves us in our past lives; Senju Kannon Bosatsu, who saves us in this life; and Miroku Bosatsu, who will save us in lives to come — appearing in this world to save all people.
Temple Grounds
Guide Map
① Main Hall
Hondo
② Goma Hall
Gomado
③ Kannon Hall
Kannondo
④ Reception Office
Fudasho
⑤ Tea Room
Tea Room
Main Hall
Hondo
The Main Hall enshrines Zao Daigongen, the principal image of Jigenji. Daily services are held here, along with annual events such as the New Year service (Shushoe), the Setsubun festival, and dharma talks.
Goma Hall
Gomado
The Goma Hall is a two-story building with a hip-and-gable roof, and its principal image is Fudo Myoo. Once a month the Goma fire ritual is performed here, drawing many worshippers from across Japan.
Gomado