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 Map
Area: Akiu / Sakunami Area
Phone: 0223932011
Hours: [Saihoji] 7:30-16:30 (Gates shut 16:15) [Tea room (Weekday)] 10:00-15:00[Tea room (SaturdaySundayPublic 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 (Umbrellas for rent, umbrella bags available)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (Wheelchair rental available)
Infant friendly: Available (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.
山奥

Reviewed : 2021.09.23

定義山の西方寺。仙台の山奥にあります。天皇塚は縁結びスポットらしいです。本堂は新しく、きれいでした。駐車場も十分にあります。