Seidaihi-ji, Buddhist temple in Hataya, Nagoya, Japan
Seidaihi-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hataya with a main hall housing a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon and various religious artworks. A large bronze Great Buddha statue stands over the grounds, supported by elephant sculptures and finished with green patina and gold details.
A feudal lord established this temple in the 16th century to honor a deceased family member. The site was later relocated to its current location and became an important center in the region's religious life.
The temple houses a large wooden drum carved from a century-old camphor tree, which visitors touch as part of local spiritual practice. This instrument remains woven into the daily worship life of the community today.
The temple is most easily reached by subway, taking the Higashiyama Line from Nagoya Station and exiting at Motoyama Station. From there, a short walk south leads to the grounds, which are generally accessible during daylight hours.
The bodhisattva statue in the main hall is attributed to the legendary monk Eshin Sozu, making it a rare work by this historical figure. Art enthusiasts notice the detailed craftsmanship and spiritual presence of this representation.
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