Kannon-in Temple

Overview

Popularly known to locals as Hikagiri Jizō-son, Kannon-in follows the Shingon-Buzan school and enshrines Shō Kannon Bosatsu as its principal image. Its formal name is Suwasan Kannon-in Nōman-ji, and its grounds lie in Higashi 2-chōme, Kiryū City, Gunma Prefecture.

Highlights

• ●A Buzan-school Shingon Buddhist temple
• ●Principal image of Shō Kannon Bosatsu
• ●A Jizō Hall enshrining Jizō Bosatsu
• ●Monthly festival day on the 24th

History

The temple's formal lineage is captured in its full name, Suwasan Kannon-in Nōman-ji, which marks its standing within the Buzan school of Shingon Buddhism. Shō Kannon Bosatsu is enshrined as the principal image, while a separate Jizō Hall on the grounds houses a statue of Jizō Bosatsu, watching over visitors who come to pray. Detailed founding records are scarce, so visitors wanting a fuller account of its history would do well to check the on-site noticeboard or Kiryu City's tourism guidance.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to Kannon-in from central Kiryu
2. 2Pay respects to the Shō Kannon Bosatsu at the main hall
3. 3Visit the Jizō Hall to pray to Jizō Bosatsu
4. 4On the 24th, browse the stalls along the approach

Did you know?

💡 Thanks to the Jizō Bosatsu statue housed in its Jizō Hall, the temple has long been known locally by the nickname Hikagiri Jizō-son — tied to a belief that prayers offered on a chosen date bring one's wish to fruition. In everyday use, this nickname is actually more common than the temple's formal name, Suwasan Kannon-in Nōman-ji.

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