Saifukuji, Buddhist temple in Uonuma, Japan
Description
Saifukuji is a Buddhist temple in Uonuma featuring traditional Japanese wooden architecture with halls decorated by detailed carvings and painted surfaces. The interior spaces showcase intricate craft work in every room, with ornate details covering walls and ceilings.
History
Saifukuji was established in the early Edo period and has remained active as a spiritual center in Niigata Prefecture for over 500 years. The temple's long presence reflects its importance to local communities throughout this time.
Culture
You can see paintings and sculptures throughout the temple that were created by Ishikawa Uncho, a skilled craftsman who worked directly on the building's interior decorations.
Practical
You can reach the temple by bus or taxi from Koide Station, and the site is open during daytime hours. Plan enough time to walk through all the halls and rooms at your own pace.
Did you know?
The ceiling features a multicolored sculpture that creates different visual effects depending on where you stand in the room. This intricate detail is something many visitors miss while walking through.
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