[Shijikairo (Tohoku’s Four-Temple Pilgrimage)]A monk by the name of Jikaku Daishi Ennin established this temple during the Heian period (794-1185) with the support of Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima, Risshaku-ji Temple in Yamadera and Chuson-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple in Hiraizumi. Famed poet Matsuo Basho also visited these four temples during the Edo period (1603-1868), penning his travel memoir, Oku no Hosomichi, during his journey.
[Salvation at the four temples]On the occasion of the Tohoku DC event, a priest from each temple will offer blessings.
[Date and Time]・The second Sunday of the month: 13:00 (about 20 minutes)・Sunday, April 11: Risshaku-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple Sunday, May 9: Zuigan-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple Sunday, June 13: Motsu-ji Temple Sunday, July 11: Zuigan-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple Sunday, August 8: Risshaku-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple Sunday, September 12: Zuigan-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple
[How to apply]Limited the first 30 people on the day of the event (one of several measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection)
[Admission fee]Free
[Other]This program may be cancelled depending on the status of COVID-19 infection.