Sazaedo

Historical Monument

4.0

Sazaedo is a hexagonal, three-storied hall built in 1796. It is located on Mt. Iimori, Aizuwakamatsu City, famous for Byakkotai (a group of young samurai called the white tiger corps). It is also called “Sazae-do” because it resembles the shape of a turban shell. It has a mysterious corridor and when you ascend the unique double spiral stairwell before you know it, you are descending again. Thirty-three Saigoku Kannon Statues are placed on the slope and the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage to 33 Buddhist temples is said to be completed on reaching the top. It was designated as an Important Cultural Property of the country in 1996.

Spot details

Address: Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Ikkimachiyahata Bentenshita 1404
Area: Aizuwakamatsu Area
Phone: 0242223163
Hours: [Apr.- Nov.]8:15-Sunset
[Dec.- Mar.]9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adult] 400yen [University/High school students] 300yen [Elementary and junior high school students] 200yen
Parking Lot: Not available * Please use the parking lot of the store near Mt. Iimori or the municipal parking lot.
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 28, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so be sure to check the official information.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

THE LOOK ALONE MAKES YOU WANT TO GO IN IT

Reviewedï¼2019.10.28

I knew through my research that I wanted to visit this and was impressed that a building like this existed let alone you can go in it and climb to the top (a steep ramp) one ramp up - one ramp down...
An Ingenious and Facinating Structrue from the 18th Century

Reviewedï¼2019.06.23

The Temple is located about 3.5 km from the CBD, a 15min drive (traffic depending). There is a Car park at the foot of the hill which is referred locally as a small mountain (about 310 meters above...
Interesting tower

Reviewedï¼2019.04.20

This place may not necessarily be great, but it would be a shame if you miss it. It is one way all the way to walk up and down, and we do not pass each other.Some wall panels looked decayed...