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Guide to Oiwasan Tamonin Saishoji Temple Honbo

Oiwasan Tamonin Saishoji Temple Honbo is located at the foot of Mt. Oiwa.
The entrance to the temple is usually locked, so those wishing to visit must contact the temple in advance. It is not possible to visit the temple when temple events are being held or during intervals when the temple is not open.
We recommend visiting during the season of autumn leaves and cherry blossoms.


Precincts of Saishoji Temple Honbo

Oiwasan Tamonin Saishoji Temple, Honbo, Main Temple, Autumn leaves, Snow, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

大岩山多聞院最勝寺本坊の本堂の冬の雪景色写真
大岩山多聞院最勝寺本坊の本堂の秋の紅葉写真
大岩山多聞院最勝寺本坊の本堂の春の写真
大岩山多聞院最勝寺本坊の本堂の夏の写真

The main temple of Saishoji temple

Inside the main hall of Saishoji Temple
  • Statue of Fudo Myoo
  • Seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai
  • Statue of Den Gyoki (Den Saicho) (Ashikaga City Designated Cultural Property (Sculpture))

Height: 33.0 cm
The seated figure is carved from a single piece of wood, wearing a hood and monk's robe, with hands concealed by the robe.
The front and upper back of the statue are carved with a machete, and the surface of the statue has horizontal stripes carved with a machete. The surface of the statue has horizontal machete-carved stripes,
The carved eyes have knots in them. This technique is said to be from the late Heian period. The forehead is slightly covered with what appears to be gold powder, suggesting that it was originally covered with gold powder. There are few similar Buddhist statues, and it is said to be extremely valuable.


Autumn leaves in Saishoji Temple Honbo

Honbo of Oiwasan Tamonin Saishoji Temple is a beautiful place to view the autumn leaves. Especially, after the leaves have fallen, the "scattered momiji" all over the temple grounds is a sight to behold.

Go to the page of autumn leaves in Saishoji Temple


Saishoji Temple VR tour

VR tour of autumn leaves in Saishoji Temple Honbo
  • Click on the image above to see the scenery starting from the sky above Mt. Oiwa.
  • Clicking on the link displayed above the spherical panoramic photo will take you to spherical panoramic photos of the sky and the ground of the mountain path of Mt. Oiwa, the precinct of Saishoji-temple and Oiwasan-Bishamonten , and tourist spots scattered around Ashikaga City.
  • By operating the buttons located at the top of the screen, you can rotate left/right/up/down, enlarge/reduce the screen, switch VR mode, display full screen, etc.
  • VR mode provides a three-dimensional experience when viewed with VR goggles.
  • The map display at the top left of the screen can be enlarged or reduced, and the map can be switched, allowing you to check the registered spherical panoramic photo location, viewing direction, and visible range.

Saishoji Temple Honbo in Autumn

<Video of Autumn Leaves in Saishoji Temple Honbo>

You can see a video of the autumn leaves of Saishoji Temple Honbo. In addition to an aerial video of the autumn foliage of the Oiwa Mountain range, you can view a video of the maple and gingko trees on the temple grounds.