Niiyama Jizoin Temple
Japanese name：
仁比山地蔵院
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Main Image Juichimen Senju Kannon Bosatsu Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsSolemnityMysteryStillness
DescriptionNiiyama Jizoin preserves the legacy of the former Niiyama Gokokuji temple complex and serves as the twentieth temple on the Kyushu Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. Its principal image is a roughly 175-cm standing Kannon with eleven faces and forty-two arms, finished in black lacquer and gold pigment and traditionally attributed to Gyoki. The statue is unveiled during the autumn season. Visitors can also see a Six Jizo stone monument dated 1517 in the grounds.
Basic Information
Spot ID
10033
Temple / Site
Niiyama Jizoin Temple
Visiting Area
Main Hall (Special Unveiling of the Principal Image)
Visiting Status
Temple grounds open 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The principal image is normally hidden and traditionally unveiled around November 15–24; confirm the 2026 dates with the temple.
Address
佐賀県神埼市神埼町的1688
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