Saihō-ji Temple
西芳寺
Saihō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with important cultural properties, easily accessible by train.
What it is
- A Shingon Buddhist temple.
- Founded in 1190 by Shōken Sōjō.
- The 15th temple of the Kannon Pilgrimage.
- The 9th temple of the Busō Fudōson Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main image is a seated Amitābha Tathāgata statue.
- Houses a National Important Cultural Property.
- A seated Amitābha statue is a Prefectural Important Cultural Property.
- The main hall is a Yokohama City Tangible Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Niwaba Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県横浜市港北区新羽町2586番地 Open in Google Maps
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