Jion-ji, Buddhist temple in Sagae, Japan.
The temple complex extends across hills, featuring multiple halls, gates, and pagodas arranged in a traditional Buddhist architectural layout at 140.25°E longitude.
Founded in 724 during the Nara period under Emperor Shomu's decree, Jion-ji temple later expanded to include 48 sub-temples during the Edo period.
The temple maintains a collection of Buddhist statues from the Heian and Kamakura periods, with the main hall housing a rare five-deity configuration.
Located 25 minutes on foot from JR Uzen-Takamatsu Station, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 to 16:00 with an entrance fee of 700 yen.
The temple performs the Jion-ji Bugaku, a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, during the annual scripture ceremony on May 5th.
Location: Sagae
Website: https://honzan-jionji.jp/
Address: 山形県寒河江市
Website: https://honzan-jionji.jp
GPS coordinates: 38.41025,140.25089
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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