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Sakasai Castle Kannon-ji
茨城県
Prayer temple adjacent to Sakasai Castle, a Later Hojo branch fortress faithfully reconstructed as a historical park where spring cherry blossoms complement the double turret
Founded
1430
Type
Temple
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20 min by taxi from Atago Station
1262 Sakasai, Bando, Ibaraki
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Temple
Founded 1430
596 years
Enshrined Deity
聖観世音菩薩
Buddhist Sect
Shingon
Overview
A Shingon temple adjacent to Sakasai Castle ruins in Bando, historically the castle's prayer temple. The principal Sho Kannon prays for regional safety and people's happiness. Sakasai Castle is a rare historical park with faithful Warring States castle reconstruction nationwide. Reconstructed turrets and walls convey the appearance of Warring States Kanto castles. Kannon-ji walked alongside the ca…
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Origins
Sakasai Castle was built around the Eikyo era (1429-1441) by the Sakasai clan. Later developed as a Later Hojo branch castle, becoming a Warring States Kanto defense base. Kannon-ji received worship from castle lords and retainers as the castle's prayer temple. The castle was abandoned when the Late…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観世音菩薩"
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