Shinkyo-ji Temple

A hall at the intersection with Enku Buddha

Original Text

After visiting Tsu Kannon for sightseeing in Tsu City, I came to Shinkyoji Temple (Enmado) in search of a place where I could immerse myself in the feeling of the old highway. The local tourist map says "Enmado", and the townscape that seems to be the old highway continues south from here. Also, according to the information board of the Tsu City Board of Education, I was attracted to the fact that Shinkyoji Temple (Enmado) has a large Enku Buddha similar to the Baekje Kannon of Horyuji Temple, but I gave up to visit because of an early morning visit. Adjacent Ichishima hime Jinja shrine is integrated with Shinkyo Ji Temple (Enma Do hall) ...

It is also called Mr. Emma with familiarity.

Original Text

It's a big sense of discomfort to be a temple. The next building is another temple and shrine called Benzaiten, and there are several statues in the building named Shinkyoji, including a powerful Enma statue. However, you can only look through a slightly dirty window, so the sights may end in an instant. But it's well worth seeing. The former 々 Since it is built along the Tokaido Road, the south road is quite old. The private house in front of it used to be a hatago shop, and if it was preserved, it might have been a famous place ...

It is famous as "enmado" in the local area

Original Text

Although it is a small temple facing the road, the main hall is a treasure trove of Buddhist statues, including the eleven-faced Kannon, which is the largest part of Enku's work. The hall is open three times a year, but you can usually see it.