Senshō-in Temple
千勝院
Sensho-in is a historic Shingon temple, home to a large deity statue and tied to samurai victories.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Daigo-ha Buddhist temple.
- Dedicated to Touhachi Bishamonten, its main deity.
- Originally named Senju-in, later renamed Sensho-in.
- Moved with Uesugi Kagekatsu to Aizu and Yonezawa.
What to see
- A large main deity statue of Touhachi Bishamonten.
When to go
- Annual festival is held on October 18th.
- Prayers offered before the Uesugi Festival's Buteki-shiki ceremony.
- Uesugi Festival begins on April 29th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山形県米沢市城西1-6-10 Open in Google Maps
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