Jionji temple gate

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] Famous for Taiga dramas? What is “Mr. Oe” and Sagae City? I visited Jionji Temple in Nagosha.

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  • Last updated: 2023.09.25

Sagae City is said to have been ruled and developed by the Oe clan, one of the important characters in the historical drama ``The 13 People of Kamakura Palace.'' I would like to introduce the famous temple "Jionji" in Sagae City.

We also introduce roadside stations and day-trip hot spring facilities that might be recommended for a one-day stroll, so we hope you'll read until the end.

Let's quickly introduce them.

What is Jionji Temple?

Jionji Temple

Jion-ji Temple, located in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture, is officially called "Honzan Jion-ji Temple".Nagoseki boasts the largest number of cultural properties in the Tohoku regionis.

Among themThe statues of the Twelve Divine Generals, which are nationally designated important cultural properties and are enshrined in Yakushi-do Hall to protect Yakushi Nyorai, are full of dynamism and overwhelm sharp-eyed viewers.To do.

It is also called the Dewa Famous Temples and Three Temples."Yamadera Rissekiji", "Wakamatsuji", "Jionji"are each``Getting rid of bad relationships'' ``Achieving good relationships/tying relationships'' ``Rejuvenation''It is said to have divine benefits.

*Since last year, a major renovation of the thatched roof of the main hall has begun (for the first time in 70 years), and unfortunately it is currently not possible to visit the main hall. (Scheduled to be released in November 2024)

Brief history of Jionji Temple

Three-storied pagoda of Jionji Temple

In 746, by order of Emperor Shomu, India wasBrahmon SojoThis year marks the 1300th anniversary of the founding of the mountain.

Main attractions of Jionji Temple

●Main Hall (Mirokudo) [National Important Cultural Property]

Construction began in 1616 during the reign of Iechika Mogami, the lord of Yamagata Castle, and was completed in 1618.

●Three-storied pagoda [Yamagata Prefecture designated cultural property]

It was built in the 13th year of the Keicho era, but was destroyed by fire in the 6th year of the Bunsei era. The current one was rebuilt in 1830.

●Sanmon (Niomon) [Yamagata Prefecture designated cultural property]

On both sides, Mishaku Kongo and Naraen Kongo are enshrined. A stage is set up facing the main hall, with the second floor serving as a dressing room, and the Jionji Bugaku will be performed on May 5th.

Source: https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_731.html

INFORMATION

  • Name: Jionji Temple
  • Address: 31 Jionji, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours: 8:30-16:00
  • Closed: Open all year round
  • Price: Individual/Adult ¥700 Group (15 people or more) Adult ¥600
  • *Excluding special exhibition periods.
  • Access: 25 minutes walk from JR Uzen-Takamatsu Station, 15 minutes by car from Sagae IC
  • Parking: Yes
  • 《Honzan Jion-ji Annual Events》
    New Year's Day in January / Correction session
    on the first Sunday of February / Grand Pannya-kai
    on May 4th / Ranjoue
    on May 5th / Issaikyo-e/Jion-ji Bugaku
    on May 1st 3 Sundays / Kobo Daishi Mikageku
    2nd Sunday of September / Saito Goma-kai End of
    November / Tendai Daishi-ko
    December New Year's Eve / New Year's Eve Bell
  • Contact: Motoyama Jionji Temple
  • Phone number: 0237-87-3993

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Mr. Oe and Sagae City

There are many temples that still exist in Sagae City, but Sagae Hachimangu Shrine is said to have solicited the spirits of Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine due to its connection with the Oe clan.

The Oe clan ruled present-day Sagae City and Nishimurayama District in Yamagata Prefecture from Kamakura to the Sengoku period.was.

ruled firstOe Hiromoto was a person who served Minamoto no Yoritomo, who established the Kamakura Shogunate, and solidified the foundation of the Shogunate.He is also known as one of the 13 gokenin portrayed in the taiga drama ``Kamakura-dono no 13-nin''.

Hiromoto held an important position in the shogunate in the early Kamakura period, and his words and actions determined the direction of the shogunate, and he is therefore regarded as a person who contributed to the foundation of the Kamakura shogunate.

Their descendants ruled and developed Sagae for a long time, about 400 years.

Source: Excerpt from https://www.city.sagae.yamagata.jp/

A roadside station representing Sagae City

Sagae City is famous for cherries in Yamagata Prefecture, and boasts one of the highest production levels in the prefecture, and boasts the largest number of tourist cherry orchards in Japan.

Cherry Land Sagae is the roadside station of Japan's No. 1 Cherry Blossom Village.Of course, you can buy souvenirs, but there are also many events held on the Mogami River riverbed that flows behind the facility, making it popular as a spacious and relaxing roadside station.

There is also a Turkish pavilion built on the premises, named after the sister city of Giresun in the Republic of Turkey.
*We are currently temporarily closed. Please check before heading out.

INFORMATION

  • Name: Roadside Station Sagae Cherry Land
  • Address: 919-8 Yakugawara, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0237-86-1818
  • URL: http://www.cherryland.co.jp/

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There is also a day trip hot spring facility nearby where you can enjoy three types of hot springs.

There is also a hot spring facility "Sagae Hanasaka Onsen Yu Cherry" nearby.

There are three bathtubs for men and women: ``Beautiful Skin Bath'', ``Healthy Bath'', and ``Atamari Bath'', all of which are 100% free-flowing hot spring facilities with different spring qualities.It becomes.

Bathing while looking at the Zao Mountain Range in the distance and the Mogami River in front of the open-air bath will refresh both your mind and body. There is also a sauna.

The facility is well-equipped with a shop, dining room, and rest room (for a fee), so you can relax after taking a bath.

INFORMATION

  • Name: Sagae Hanasaka Onsen Yu Cherry
  • Address: 15 Kubo, Sagae City, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Phone number: 023-783-1414
  • URL: http://www.yu-cherry.com/

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summary

Sagae City, said to be Japan's number one cherry-producing village, is not only famous for cherries, but is also dotted with historic temples, including Jion-ji Temple, which is famous as a Nagosha temple, making it an irresistible city for history buffs.

Sagae City has developed to be surrounded by the Mogami River and the Sagae River, so it might be a good idea to spend a day enjoying the local specialties at the roadside station and relaxing at a day trip to the hot springs!

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