Saiko-in Temple (Ishioka)
西光院 (石岡市)
Saiko-in Temple, founded in 807, offers unique architecture and statues on a mountainside.
What it is
- Tendai sect temple.
- Founded in 807 by Tokuitsu Daishi.
- Principal image is Bato Kannon.
What to see
- Main hall rebuilt in 1791.
- Main hall built in kakezukuri style.
- Main hall is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
- Principal image is a natural stone Bato Kannon.
- Tachiki Kannon Bosatsu statue is over 5m tall.
- Temple bell is an Ishioka City cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県石岡市吉生2734 Open in Google Maps
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