Saikō-ji Temple
西光寺
Saikō-ji Temple: a historic Tendai temple with significant Buddhist art and Shinran connections.
What it is
- A Tendai sect Buddhist temple.
- Also known as Shibue Saikō-ji.
- Founded on the former residence of Kasai Kiyoshige.
- Shinran stayed here for over 50 days.
What to see
- Standing statue of Amitābha Tathāgata.
- Painting of Amitābha Tathāgata by Shinran.
- Wooden standing statue of Prince Shōtoku.
- Main hall and a bell tower on the grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都葛飾区四つ木1-25-8 Open in Google Maps
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