Saikoji

Saikoji temple features traditional wooden architecture with a main hall decorated with hand-carved candelabras and embroidered wall hangings displaying Buddhist motifs.

The temple emerged as a sanctuary during the post-Sengoku period when numerous samurai abandoned their military roles to pursue spiritual practices in this region.

Regular meditation sessions and mindfulness workshops take place at Saikoji temple, connecting participants with traditional Buddhist practices of the Koyasan Shingon sect.

Located at 3-2-33 Danjocho in Nishinomiya City, the temple welcomes visitors throughout the year and provides guided tours of its architectural features.

The temple houses a collection of ancient artifacts, including a 19th-century palanquin and a silk war gown bearing the Tokugawa clan's golden hollyhock symbol.

Location: Nishinomiya

Address: 西宮市段上町3丁目2-3

GPS coordinates: 34.77139,135.36367

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:39