Johgi Nyorai (Saihoji Temple)

Temple

4.0

Ths temple is known for the hauntingly beautiful “Candle Festival” that takes place on August 15. It is said to have been founded by Taira no Sadayoshi, who protected a statue of Amitabha bequeathed to him by Taira no Shigemori and escaped the purge of the Minamoto Clan. In 1706, Hayasaka Genbei, a subordinate’s descendant, became a monk by the name of Kanrensha Ryonen and established the temple. It’s about a 45-minute drive from the Sendai-Miyagi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.

Spot details

Address: Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Okura Up / down 1
Area: Akiu / Sakunami Area
Phone: 0223932011
Hours: [Saiho-ji] 7:30-16:30 (Gates shut 16:15) [Tea room (Weekday)] 10:00-15:00 [Tea room (Saturday Sunday Public holidays)] 10:00-15:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Prayer] From 2,000yen
Parking Lot: Available(700spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Available at designated location)
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Umbrella for rent, Umbrella bag available)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Wheelchair rental available)
Infant friendly: Yes (Kids space, nursing room available)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Serene and Beautiful

Reviewed：2016.03.12

I visited this temple and found it serene and beautiful. The Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple (its full name) is a Buddhist temple located in Sendai. There are a number of structures and buildings...
Nice Temple

Reviewed：2015.09.11

This is one of the stops along the Loople Bus route. Its quite a hike from the bus stop to the temple all uphill but worth it. Im glad I went.
ピッカピカの大本堂

Reviewed：2021.01.05

以前からニッカウヰスキーの工場へ行くと途中に看板あり気になっていたので、秋保温泉に行くついでに訪ねた。一生に一度の大願も叶えていただける如来として、昔から多くの参拝者が訪れるそうだが、なんといても印象的なのは登録有形文化財に指定されている山門。HPによると昭和７年建立とあるが古色蒼然としていて、それ以上の歴史を感じる。六角の形の貞能堂は昭和2年に建て替えられたそうだが、すぐそばに新しそうな建物もあ...