Johgi Nyorai (Saihoji Temple)

Temple
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 map Map
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
    5.0 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
    5.0 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
    3.0 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。

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