Soto Zen sanctuary founded in 1394 by Zen Master Ryoan — guarded by the tengu deity Doryo Daibosatsu, a supreme training ground of Kanto
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1394
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Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
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Temple
Founded 1394
632 years
Overview
An ancient Soto Zen temple and Kanto sacred site with over 600 years of history.
A distinguished temple opened in 1394 by Zen Master Ryoan Emyo.
Also known for tengu worship, with giant tengu wooden clogs and iron clogs dedicated on the grounds.
The cedar-lined approach is filled with a mystical atmosphere that purifies body and mind.
The extensive grounds house magnificent temple buildings includ…
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Origins
Daiyuzan Saijo-ji was founded in 1394 by Zen Master Ryoan Emyo.
After training at Eiheiji in Fukui, Master Ryoan opened a training hall at this site.
The founder's disciple Myokaku Doryo is said to be an incarnation of a tengu with supernatural powers.
Legend says Doryo pledged to guard the temple a…
The summer grand festival at Daiyuzan Saijoji, a renowned Soto Zen temple. This temple known for its tengu (mountain goblin) faith holds summer rites invoking the power of the great and small tengu, drawing pilgrims from afar. A special summer event where ascetics and visitors mingle at this spiritual mountain of western Kanagawa.
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General reception 6:00-16:00 (amulet counter 9:00-16:00).