Daigoji Sanpoin is a temple functioning as Daigoji's main administrative complex, possessing a Special Historic Site and Special Scenic Garden, and the garden organized when Toyotomi Hideyoshi held his 'Daigo Hanami' (cherry blossom viewing at Daigo) in 1598 is preserved to this day. Hideyoshi had the cherry trees of Daigoyama transplanted into the Sanpoin garden, and this is the site of 'Hideyosh…
Sanpoin is said to have been founded in 1115 by Shokaku, the 14th head priest of Daigoji, and has since served as the temple's main administrative complex and residence of successive abbots. During the medieval period, buildings suffered damage from warfare and fires, yet the temple maintained its s…
Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).
Derived from the enshrined deity "弥勒菩薩"
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