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Saisho-in Temple Five-Storied Pagoda (最勝院五重塔)
4.0
"A three-minute walk from the ""Hirosakikoko-mae"" Konan Bus stop. The Saisho-in Temple significantly influenced the shrines and temples of Tsugaru; established in 1667, the temple possesses numerous National Important Cultural Properties. The interior of the pagoda is richly decorated with gold and silver leaf as well as ultramarine, and enshrines a statue of Vairocana, the temple's principal object of worship; and, to its sides, statues of an infant Prince Shotoku and the ten rulers of the afterlife. One of the highlights of the temple grounds are its beautiful scenery created by the contrast of seasonal plants such as weeping cherry tree blossoms and fresh verdure in spring. Built to memorialize all those who fell in the battles to unify Tsugaru, the temple's five-storied pagoda and other structures exude an atmosphere of rich history."
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Review of Saishoin Temple
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2019/11/03
A hidden treasure
Reviewed:2019/04/24
Such a beautiful and peaceful spot
Reviewed:2019/04/23
Often overlooked hidden gem
Details
- Hours
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Grounds free
* Apr.--May's Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, 8 Monday's Hirosaki Neputa Festival Admission fee 300yen - Parking Lot
- Available (about 5 spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Access
Aomori Areas
Centuries-old stories of samurai at Kakunodate and the remains of millennia-old archaeological sites including the likes of Isedotai invite history buffs to delve into Aomori's fascinating history. As the most northern prefecture on the Japanese mainland, Aomori enjoys a cooler climate, which makes it a welcome escape from the southern cities for combining castles, art galleries, and summer festivals with the great outdoors.
