Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple (Myotokuzan Kegonji)
Commonly known as Suzumushidera Temple (Suzumushidera)
31 Matsumurojike-chou, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
The visiting hours are generally from 9 AM to 5 PM, with entry until 4:30 PM
Open year-round
The reason it's called Suzumushidera
The temple houses thousands of bell crickets throughout the year, and visitors can listen to the sound of the crickets while attending a sermon called "Suzumushi Seppō" in the main hall, which is why it is affectionately called "Suzumushidera."
What is the secret of the "bell crickets that chirp all year round"? Approximately 3,000 crickets are raised.
The "Happiness Jizō" wearing straw sandals is famous. It is the only Jizō in Japan that wears straw sandals, and there is a legend that it "walks to grant wishes."
As for how to pray, it is widely known that after listening to the priest's sermon, one should strongly wish for a single desire in their heart. There are stories that any wish will be granted, and many testimonials say, "I came back because my last wish was granted."
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