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Niigata Temple

Saiei-ji Temple (Minami-ku, Niigata)

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西永寺 (新潟市南区)

A 17th-century Jodo Shinshu temple in Niigata that once served as a retirement retreat and a local school building.

Saiei-ji Temple (Minami-ku, Niigata)
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What it is

  • A temple belonging to the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha sect founded in 1636.
  • Originally established by Kyosai as a retirement retreat.
  • Served as a temporary building for the Chishinkan school in 1873.
  • Located in the former Shirane district behind the local shopping area.

What to see

  • Traditional temple architecture situated near the Shirane Bridge.
  • Historical site of a 19th-century educational facility.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Saiei-ji Temple (Minami-ku, Niigata) Open in Google Maps

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