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神奈川県
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Saikanji
神奈川県
City branch of Daiyuzan Saijoji — enshrining Doryo Daigongen who transformed into a Tengu, drawing devotees for good fortune and protection
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1394
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Temple
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10 min walk from JR Odawara Station
Minamimachi, Odawara, Kanagawa
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Temple
Founded 1394
632 years
Enshrined Deity
道了尊
Buddhist Sect
Soto Zen
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Overview
A branch temple in Odawara of Daiyuzan Saijoji, the Soto Zen head temple, enshrining Doryo Daigongen. Saijoji was founded in 1394 by Ryoan Emyo and is one of Kanto's most eminent temples. This branch was established to spread that faith throughout the castle town. Connected to Tengu worship, it draws visitors with miraculous blessings of good fortune and protection from misfortune. Large Tengu mas…
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Origins
Daiyuzan Saijoji, the head temple of this branch, was founded in 1394 by Zen master Ryoan Emyo in Minamiashigara. According to tradition, a monk named Doryo, who labored to build the temple, vowed to protect it forever, transformed into a Tengu, and vanished into the mountains. Veneration of Doryo D…
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