An ancient Shingon temple in Isawa-cho, Fuefuki City, traditionally founded in the Jogan era (859–877) by imperial decree of Emperor Seiwa. The temple takes its name from having housed the Daizokyo (complete Buddhist canon), and it flourished as one of the centers of Buddhist culture in Kai Province. Nationally designated Important Cultural Property Buddhist statues remain on the grounds. It also …

Daizokyo-ji is an ancient Shingon Buddhist temple traditionally said to have been founded in 859 (the first year of the Jogan era) by imperial decree of Emperor Seiwa. The temple's name derives from its reputed possession of the Daizokyo, the complete Buddhist canon, and it flourished as a major cen…