Saifuku-ji Temple
西福寺
Historic Tendai temple with important statues, a short walk from Oarai Station.
What it is
- Tendai sect temple.
- Founded by Genshin in the Kankō era (1004-1012).
- Re-founded by Eishun in the Eikyō era (1429-1440).
- Designated a Kokuyakuji by Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
What to see
- Principal image is Amitābha Tathāgata.
- Four statues are cultural properties of Ibaraki Prefecture.
- Houses Fudō Myōō as the 28th sacred site.
Getting there
- 18-minute walk from Oarai Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒311-1301 茨城県東茨城郡大洗町磯浜町５２９８ Open in Google Maps
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