[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] A historical journey that connects time at "Jionji Terrace" which also has a stylish temple cafe

  • naka
  • Last updated: 2024.05.1

Yamagata Prefecture is home to many historically valuable temples and shrines.

we'd like to introduce you to Jionji Terrace, a facility where you can relax in a cafe with terrace seating while experiencing valuable cultural assets and history

What is Jionji Terrace?

a comprehensive information facility with a cafe that provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the former grounds of Jionji Temple in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture .

It is a new facility, celebrating its first anniversary this year, and is a new tourist spot that only those in the know know about.
Although it is a facility with plenty to see, complete with projection mapping and a theater room using cutting-edge technology, there is no admission fee.

Jionji Temple boasts a long history and vast grounds.

opened by Emperor Shomu's edict during the Nara period , and has a long history of 1,300 years. Unlike other temples, it does not have a temple, but instead has served as a ``temple for pujas''

Jionji Temple

During the Edo period, the shogunate granted it a temple territory of 2,800 koku it gained fame as a

huge temple complex with 3 temples and 48 temples centered around the main hall It is also famous as a ``treasure trove of cultural assets'' that houses over 200 valuable cultural assets created from the Heian period to the Kamakura period.

, the 12 standing statues of the Twelve Divine Generals enshrined in Yakushi-do Hall have attracted attention both domestically and internationally, having traveled to exhibitions at the Tokyo National Museum, as well as Italy and Rome. In 2014, the entire area of ​​the former precincts, which is approximately 446,000 square meters and is approximately the size of 10 Tokyo Domes, was designated as a national historic site

Lots of latest equipment! Highlights of Jionji Terrace

Jionji Temple Time Travel

"Jionji Temple Space-Time Travel" is a giant 4 meter x 4 meter diorama with projection mapping.

Jionji Temple Time Travel

You can visually learn about the state and history of the area surrounding Jion-ji Temple from about 1,300 years ago to the present day, along with an audio guide.

Jionji Theater

A 240° circular theater with a height of 3 meters and a width of approximately 20 meters.

With high-quality 4K video and powerful sound, we beautifully screen the nature of Sagae and the valuable cultural assets owned by Jion-ji Temple, such as the statues of the Twelve Generals.

Jionji Temple walking guidance

Jionji Temple walking guidance

On the 65-inch large screen monitor in the entrance hall, you can check useful information such as recommended walking courses in the old grounds of Jion-ji Temple, the latest attractions, and safety information.

Tera Soba/Tera Cafe

Tera Soba and Tera Café, located on the Jionji Terrace, where you can enjoy local gourmet food, is the perfect place to take a break after visiting the vast grounds of Jionji Temple. The window seats have power taps and can also be used as a co-working space.

Meat soba

Niku Soba, a local gourmet dish that has been extremely popular in Yamagata Prefecture for many years, is a bowl of Tera Soba.

Although hot soba is also available, cold soba is more popular locally.

Lemon squash

Vitamin color that makes you feel energetic just by looking at it!

Lemon squash

Stir the lemon squash, which has a stylish yellow gradation, well before serving.
The sour lemon permeates your tired body.
Recommended for a drink after a walk!

cherry smoothie

Sagae City is also known as one of the leading producers of cherries.
The smoothie uses cherries grown in Sagae. The appeal is that you can fully enjoy the natural sweetness of cherries because no sugar is used.

Despite being a tourist destination, all menu items are delicious and reasonably priced.
There is also terrace seating, so on sunny days you can enjoy your meal outside while enjoying the view.
Why not think about the long history of Jionji Temple while feeling the pleasant breeze?

summary

Jionji Terrace is a new guidance facility with a stylish cafe that conveys the charm of Jionji Temple.
If you prepare to learn about the history and valuable cultural assets before visiting Jionji Temple, you will definitely enjoy it many times more! Please come and visit us.

Jionji Terrace <Information>

  • Name: Jionji Terrace
  • Address: 1178-1 Jionji, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0237-84-6811
  • URL: https://jionji-terrace.jp/

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