Seitenkyū

What it is

• Taiwanese Taoist temple in Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture.
• Founded by Taiwanese trader Kang Kuo-tien.
• Built after his recovery from a serious illness.
• Construction completed in 1995 after 15 years.

What to see

• One of Japan's largest Taoist architectural structures.
• Temple grounds cover about 23,100 square meters.
• Main hall, started in 1981, opened in 1995.
• Shrines the Three Pure Ones and other Taoist deities.

When to go

• Used for local events like Tai Chi competitions.
• Popular for TV filming and cosplay photography.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.