Place to visit
Jizō-ji, Japan: what it is and when to go
Jizō-ji is a Shingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 5 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage (第05番札所 地蔵寺). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Shingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 5 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage · Temples
- Local name
- 第05番札所 地蔵寺
- Where
- Japan · 5, 779-0114, 板野町, 徳島県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 81 km as the crow flies
- Website
- 88shikokuhenro.jp
- Coordinates
- 34.13719, 134.43194
What it is and where
Jizō-ji is a Shingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 5 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage (第05番札所 地蔵寺). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
四国霊場第5番札所 (Temple 5 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage)
It is in Tokushima, where this site lists 69 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.13719, 134.43194; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jizō-ji is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebBest time10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunPossible14:16
- JulPossible14:04
- AugPossible13:17
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- 四国遍路 4番札所大日寺~5番札所地蔵寺Hiking718 m
- Dainichi-jiShingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 4 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage1.6 km
- 四国遍路 3番札所金泉寺~4番札所大日寺Hiking1.8 km
- Shikoku Pilgrimage, temples 5-6Hiking2.3 km
- Konsen-jiShingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 3 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Temples
- Kiyomizu-dera: Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Kinkaku-ji: Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
- Hōryū-ji: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Ise Shrine: Shinto shrine in Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Kōtoku-in: Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Byōdō-in: Buddhist temple in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jizō-ji?
It is a Shingon temple in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 5 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage (第05番札所 地蔵寺 in the local language). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jizō-ji?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Jizō-ji?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have 四国遍路 4番札所大日寺~5番札所地蔵寺, Dainichi-ji, 四国遍路 3番札所金泉寺~4番札所大日寺. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Tokushima69 places to see in and around Tokushima, Japan: Ōnaruto Bridge, Tokushima Castle, Jūraku-ji. Best time: April to May and October.
- Temples779 places for temples in Japan, from Kiyomizu-dera to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitu
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Jizō-ji on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.