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Jionji Temple Terrace: A Historical Journey Through Time, Featuring a Stylish Temple Cafe (Yamagata Prefecture)

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Yamagata Prefecture is home to many temples and shrines that are of great historical value

This time, we'll introduce "Jionji Terrace," a facility where you can relax at a cafe with terrace seating while experiencing valuable cultural assets and history

What is Jionji Terrace?

Jionji Terrace is 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 .

This facility, which celebrated its first anniversary this year, is still relatively new and is a hidden gem among locals.
It boasts a wealth of attractions, including projection mapping and a theater room utilizing cutting-edge technology, yet admission is free.

Jionji Temple boasts a long history and vast grounds

Jionji Temple, said to have been founded by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period , is a temple with a long history of 1,300 years. Unlike typical temples, it does not have parishioners, and has played the role of a "temple of religious services" where prayers are offered for the peace and prosperity of the nation and its lords

Jionji Temple

During the Edo period, the temple was granted a vast territory of 2,800 koku by the shogunate, and it became famous as a large temple complex with 3 sub-temples and 48 monks' quarters centered around the main hall . It is also famous as a "treasure trove of cultural properties," housing more than 200 valuable cultural artifacts created from the Heian period to the Kamakura period.

In particular , the twelve standing statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals enshrined in the Yakushido Hall have attracted attention both domestically and internationally, having been exhibited at the Tokyo National Museum and in exhibitions in Italy and Rome. In 2014, the vast former temple grounds, covering approximately 446,000 square meters (about the size of 10 Tokyo Domes), were designated as a national historic site

Many of the latest facilities! Highlights of Jionji Terrace

Jionji Temple Time Travel

"Jionji Time Travel" is a projection mapping projected onto a huge diorama measuring approximately 4 meters by 4 meters

Jionji Temple Time Travel

You can learn visually about the history and origins of the area around Jionji Temple from approximately 1,300 years ago to the present day, accompanied by an audio guide

Jionji Theater

A 240° circular theater measuring 3 meters high and approximately 20 meters wide

High-quality 4K video and powerful sound beautifully project the nature of Sagae and the precious cultural assets owned by Jionji Temple, such as the Twelve Heavenly Generals statues

Jionji Temple Walking Guide

Jionji Temple Walking Guide

On the large 65-inch monitor in the entrance hall, you can view useful information such as recommended walking routes within the former Jionji Temple grounds, the latest sights to see, and safety information

Temple soba and temple cafe

Located inside Jionji Temple Terrace, Tera Soba and Tera Cafe serves local gourmet food and is the perfect place to take a break after visiting the vast grounds of Jionji Temple. The seats by the window are equipped with power strips, and the cafe can also be used as a coworking space

Meat soba

"Niku Soba" is a local gourmet dish that has been popular in Yamagata Prefecture for many years and is a bowl of Tera Soba's best

Hot soba noodles are also available, but cold soba noodles are more popular among locals

Lemon squash

Vitamin colors that will cheer you up just by looking at them!

Lemon squash

This stylish lemon squash, with its beautiful yellow gradient, is best enjoyed after a good stir.
The tart lemon will soothe your tired body.
It's highly recommended as a drink after a stroll!

Cherry smoothie

Sagae City is known as one of the leading cherry-producing areas.
The smoothies use cherries from Sagae. A key feature is that, because no sugar is added, you can fully enjoy the natural sweetness of the cherries.

Despite being a tourist spot, every item on the menu is delicious and reasonably priced.
There's also a terrace seating area, so on nice days you can enjoy your meal while taking in the scenery.
Why not feel the pleasant breeze and reflect on the long history of Jionji Temple?

summary

Jionji Terrace is a new guidance facility that conveys the charm of Jionji Temple, complete with a stylish cafe.
If you prepare by learning about the history and valuable cultural assets before visiting Jionji Temple, you're sure to enjoy it many times more! Please do visit.

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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