Kinshakusan Jizo-ji Temple: A temple for praying for recovery from illness and prevention of cancer | Gero's quiet Jizo faith

Kinshakuzan Jizo-ji Temple, located in Miyaji, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, is a Rinzai sect Myoshinji temple widely known for its benefits in preventing cancer and curing illness. With a history of over 400 years, it has attracted the faith of many people, including local residents.

Many people visit the temple to pray for protection from cancer, and it is a place where people can quietly join their hands in prayer as they make sincere wishes. The temple's name, "Kinshakuzan," comes from the shakujo (scepter) carried by the monks, and it supports those battling illness.

A prayer temple specializing in preventing cancer and healing illnesses

The principal image, the "Cancer-Sealing Jizo Bodhisattva," is a special figure that cancer patients and their families visit to pray to. Special prayers are held daily with advance reservations, and many worshippers come from far away.

The hall is packed with prayer tablets, and the space is filled with the prayers of many people. Spending time in the silence praying for your own health and the safety of your family is a special experience that will calm your mind.

Goshuin stamps, amulets and the atmosphere of the temple grounds

The goshuin stamps include the characters for "cancer prevention" and are specially designed to bring about good fortune. There is also a wide selection of amulets and votive plaques, and you can choose from items according to your purpose, such as "prayer for health," "recovery from illness," or "safety for the family."

The temple grounds are well-kept and have a neat and tidy atmosphere. The stone pavement, main hall, and bell tower are all in harmony, creating a feeling of unity with nature throughout the seasons. You can enjoy different views depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves.

Nearby stopover spots

• Gero Hot Springs:One of Japan's three most famous hot springs, it is about a 10-minute drive from Jizo-ji Temple.
• Gero Onsen Gassho Village:A tourist facility that recreates a Hida Gassho-style village.
• Gero Hot Springs Fountain Pond:An open foot bath spot along the river.

A space of prayer to heal the mind and body

Kinshizan Jizo-ji Temple is one of the few temples that caters to specific wishes, such as preventing cancer or recovering from illness. It is worth visiting as a destination for making a wish, rather than just visiting on the way to sightseeing.

This is a temple of prayer that you should definitely visit if you want to pray for the health of a loved one or if you want to calm your own mind.