Jissoin Temple
Japanese name：
実相院
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Main Image Wooden Standing Kongo Rikishi (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)
Impression TagsPowerDignityTense Presence
DescriptionA pair of wooden Kongo Rikishi guardians stands inside the Nio Gate of Jissoin, a Shingon Omuro temple near Kawakami Gorge. The open-mouthed Agyo measures 260 cm, while the closed-mouthed Ungyo measures 260 cm. Both are constructed of joined Japanese cypress wood, with inset crystal eyes and painted surfaces. Historical records indicate that Kyoto sculptors made them in the early Edo period, and both are designated Important Cultural Properties by Saga City. Their powerful forms can be viewed through the gate's lattice.
Basic Information
Spot ID
10008
Temple / Site
Jissoin Temple
Visiting Area
Nio Gate
Visiting Status
Viewable from the temple grounds at all times (enshrined inside the Nio Gate; grounds freely accessible year-round)
Address
佐賀県佐賀市大和町大字川上947
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