Daihigan-ji

Daihigan-ji features a main hall, bell tower, and grand entrance gate adorned with guardian statues and intricate ceiling paintings in traditional architectural style.

The temple was established in 1191 by military commander Hirayama Sueshige under the orders of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura period.

The temple houses a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, a wooden statue ensemble of Amida Buddha with attending bodhisattvas from ancient times.

Located 15 minutes on foot from JR Musashi-Masuko Station, the temple grounds are open daily from 9:00 to 17:00 with a parking area for 20 vehicles.

The temple maintains historical documents recording how Date Masamune, a powerful feudal lord, requested to obtain white bush clover plants from the temple gardens.

Location: Akiruno

Address: 東京都あきる野市横沢134

GPS coordinates: 35.73236,139.24158

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:20