Saiō-ji Temple
西往寺
A 17th-century Jodo sect temple in Soka City known for its history as a nunnery and its repurposed shrine architecture.
What it is
- A Jodo sect Buddhist temple founded by Hoyo in 1620.
- Originally established as a retirement temple for its founder.
- Functioned as a nunnery during its earlier history.
- The fifth head priest famously raised infants to prevent infanticide.
What to see
- A former Hikawa Shrine building moved to the site in 1914.
- A shrine building that was repurposed into a Buddhist hall.
- The main reinforced concrete building constructed in 1974.
Getting there
- Located a sixteen minute walk from Yatsuka Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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