Gion

The area called Gion 祇園 in Kyōto has a traditional atmosphere, so one need not look far for shrines and temples.

Here are some pictures of a small temple I entered.

Enmei Jizō-bosatsu 延命地蔵菩薩, to whom one prays for longevity.

Mizuko kuyō Jizō-bosatsu 水子供養地蔵菩薩, he who takes care of children who passed away. Visitors use the laddle to pour some water on the statue before praying.

The glass prevented me from taking a better picture of the temple’s main Idol (which is also Jizō-bosatsu).

A rather large statue of Sen-ju Kannon-bosatsu 千手観音菩薩. Both this statue and the main idols have a mirror in front of them.