Daiyusan Saijo-ji
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Hours
8:00–17:00
Fee
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Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
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About
History
Daiyusan Saijo-ji is an ancient temple of the Soto Zen sect founded in 1394 (Oei 1) by Abbot Ryoan Emyo. According to legend, a tengu named Doriu appeared at the time of the temple's founding and assisted in its construction; to this day, Doriu is revered as the guardian deity of the temple. Nestled in the mountains of Ashigara, this temple is known as one of the foremost tengu sacred sites of the Kanto region and serves as a training hall where monks engage in rigorous Zen practice. The grounds feature giant cryptomeria trees hundreds of years old standing in rows, creating a mystical atmosphere. Many warlords and literati visited to cultivate their spiritual refinement, making it a sacred site of great historical significance.
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Tips
初詣期間（1月1日から3日）と大型連休中は参拝者が大幅に増加します。混雑を避けるなら平日の午前中がおすすめです。
最寄駅は大雄山線大雄山駅です。駅からは徒歩約40分、またはタクシーで約10分です。駐車場利用の場合、参拝者用駐車場が境内周辺に複数あります。
御朱印は本堂右側の授与所で受けられます。受付時間は午前9時から午後4時までです。初穂料は500円です。
境内には食事処が複数あり、山門近くの茶屋では蕎麦やうどんが食べられます。休憩所も複数設置されています。
