Recommended Temples in Daigo Town

Recommended List of Temples and Buddhist Temples in Daigo Town

11 Recommended Temples/Spots

Click on the images below to view information such as descriptions, photos, maps, contact details, and VR tours of each temple. The temples are displayed in order from northern Daigo Town → western → eastern → southern.

Yamizo-san Nichirinji Temple

Daigo Town Designated Cultural Property, Mt. Yamizo, hiking course, autumn leaves
Kotokuji Temple

Soto Zen sect, wooden thatched gate (Daigo Town Designated Cultural Property), Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Ebisu
Jiunji Temple

Shingon sect, Senju Kannon Bodhisattva, temple gate, Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Daikokuten
Jomyo-in Temple

Kamikanesawa, Daigo Town, Soto Zen sect, link to autumn leaves page
Horyuji Temple

Shinshu Otani sect, grave of Shinran Shonin's grandson Nyoshin Shonin, large torreya and ginkgo trees (Daigo Town Designated Cultural Property)
Shotokuji Temple

Shingon sect, temple gate, main hall, Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Bishamonten
Ganseiji Temple

Shinshu Otani sect, temple gate, main hall
Eigenji Temple (Autumn Leaves Spot)

Soto Zen sect, Daigo Town Cultural Heritage Scenic Spot, autumn leaves (seasonal tourism), Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Benzaiten
Jisso-in Temple

Shingon sect, Nio statues, weeping cherry blossoms, Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Fukurokuju
Ryutai-in Temple

Soto Zen sect, bell tower, main hall, Kogetsutei garden, Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Hoteison
Chofukuji Temple

Soto Zen sect (converted from Ritsu sect), temple gate (Daigo Town Designated Cultural Property), Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage: Jurojin

VR Tour Map of Temples in Daigo Town

p>The Daigo Town Temple Spot VR Tour Map allows you to check the registered locations of temples within Daigo Town. Clicking on the red-orange (wide-area starting point), blue (aerial), and yellow (ground) points on the map below will display the names of the VR scene points. Clicking on that scene display will allow you to view the VR scene of that location.

Yamizosan Nichirinji Temple: An Ancient Temple in Daigo Town

Landscape photo of Nichirinji Temple's main hall in Daigo Town and a link to the VR tour

Nichirinji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located near the eighth station on the slopes of Mt. Yamizo in Kaminomiya, Daigo Town, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, with Yamizosan as its sango (mountain name). It is said to have been founded by En no Ozunu, the founder of Shugendo, during the Hakuho period (late 7th century), later fell into disuse, and was restored in 807 (Daido 2) by Kobo Daishi Kukai, making it an ancient temple.
The main deity is the Eleven-faced Kannon, and it is the 21st sacred site of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Nichirinji Temple is a designated cultural property (historic site) of Daigo Town, and serves as the trailhead and parking lot for the Yamizosan Nichirinji Hiking Course. Around the main hall of Nichirinji Temple, you can also see autumn leaves such as ginkgo, maples, and enkianthus. Additionally, a priest is present during the day, so you can receive a Goshuin (temple stamp). Please also refer to the page on autumn foliage spots in Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3704 2134 Kaminomiya, Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture

Contact: Nichirinji Temple Phone: 0295-77-0552

ReferenceDaigo Town Nichirinji Temple Introduction Page

Description of Nichirinji Temple's Sightseeing VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of Nichirinji Temple's main hall. This VR tour consists of aerial photography at 148m, the parking lot/approach stairs entrance, and the main hall.

Map of the Area Around Yamizosan Nichirinji Temple

Kotokuji Temple: A Tourist Spot in Daigo Town

Scenic photo of Kotokuji Temple's stone pillar gate in Daigo Town and VR tour link

Kotokuji Temple, a Soto Zen temple founded in Eisho 1 (1504) in Kamigo, Daigo Town, is a recommended tourist spot in Daigo Town. The wooden thatched temple gate exhibits characteristics of late Muromachi period architecture and is designated as a cultural property of Daigo Town along with the Nirvana painting. It is also the 5th temple on the Okukuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage, recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and enshrines Ebisu. In autumn, it is a famous spot for yellow and red leaves of ginkgo and maple trees, located along Daigo-Nasu Line (Prefectural Road 28) from National Route 118 towards Mt. Yamizo.

Location〒319-3703 2056 Kamigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact: Kotokuji Temple・Phone: 0295-72-8426

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Kotokuji Temple (Ebisu) Introduction Page

Description of Kotokuji Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of Kotokuji Temple's stone pillar gate. The Kotokuji Temple VR tour consists of aerial footage at 149m, the stone pillar gate, the temple gate, and the main hall.

Map of Kotokuji Temple Area

Jiunji Temple: Recommended Spot in Daigo Town

Scenic photo of Jiunji Temple's stone pillar gate in Daigo Town and VR tour link

Jiunji Temple, a Chisan-ha Shingon sect temple located in Machitsuki, Daigo Town, is a recommended spot in Daigo Town. It is said to have been founded by Monk Ikkyo in Ninpei 2 (1152). The principal image, Senju Kannon Bodhisattva, is said to have been created by Kobo Daishi. The temple gate was built in Koan 3 (1280). It is the 4th temple on the Okukuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage, recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and enshrines Daikokuten. Jiunji Temple is also recommended as an autumn foliage spot in Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3702 1546 Machitsuki, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact: Jiunji Temple・Phone: 0295-77-0024

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Jiunji Temple (Daikokuten) Introduction Page

Description of Jiunji Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of Jiunji Temple's stone pillar gate. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 148m, the stone pillar gate, the temple gate, the approach path, the main hall, and Daikokuten.

Map of Jiunji Temple Area

Horyuji Temple: Temples and Giant Trees in Daigo Town

Landscape photo of the large Kaya tree at Horyuji Temple in Daigo Town and link to VR tour

Horyuji Temple, located in Kamikanesawa, Daigo Town, is a recommended tourist attraction in Daigo Town as the "Place of Gyoshin-shonin's Demise," where Gyoshin-shonin, the grandson of Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu, and the second head of Hongan-ji Temple, passed away. The temple houses the graves of Gyoshin-shonin and hisdisciple Jozenbo. The large Kaya (Torreya nucifera) tree within the temple grounds, planted by Gyoshin-shonin, is a natural monument and designated cultural property of Daigo Town. Also, the large Ginkgo tree, the largest in Ibaraki Prefecture with a trunk circumference of 11 meters, is said to have been planted by Kakunyo-shonin, the third head of Hongan-ji Temple, and serves as Gyoshin-shonin's grave marker. Furthermore, both the seated statue of Gyoshin-shonin and the standing statue of Shotoku Taishi at the temple are designated tangible cultural properties of Daigo Town, and the temple grounds of Horyuji Temple are also designated as a historical cultural property of Daigo Town as the "Place of Gyoshin-shonin's Demise." The large Kaya and Ginkgo trees, both the largest giant trees in Ibaraki Prefecture, are located opposite each other and are recommended power spots in Daigo Town.

Location〒319-3535 1684 Kamikanesawa, Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Horyuji Temple (Place of Gyoshin-shonin's Demise) Introduction Page

Description of Horyuji Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama photo of the large Ginkgo tree at Horyuji Temple. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 147m, entrance, explanatory board, main hall, large ginkgo tree, and Gyoshin-shonin's graveyard.

Map near Horyuji Temple

Shotokuji Temple: Shimokanazawa, Daigo Town

Landscape photo of Shotokuji Temple's Sanmon gate in Daigo Town and link to VR tour

Shotokuji Temple, located in Shimokanazawa, Daigo Town, is a Shingon sect temple and a recommended spot in Daigo Town. It was founded in Entoku 2 (1490) by Yuuki Hoin. It is the 6th temple on the Oku-Kuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and enshrines Bishamonten. It is a recommended spot for cherry blossoms.

Location〒319-3533 292 Shimokanazawa, Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture

Contact: Shotokuji Temple・Phone: 0295-72-8426

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Shotokuji Temple (Bishamonten) Introduction Page

Description of Shotokuji Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panoramic photo of Shotokuji Temple. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 144m, the main gate, the main hall, and in front of Bishamonten.

Map of the Area Around Shotokuji Temple

Ganseiji Temple: Daigo, Daigo Town

Scenery photo of Ganseiji Temple's main gate in Daigo Town and VR tour link

Ganseiji Temple, located in Daigo, Daigo Town, is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Otani sect, and its principal image, the Amitabha Nyorai statue, is designated as an important cultural property. In autumn, the maple trees and dōdan tsutsuji (redvein azaleas) planted along the temple's approach turn beautiful colors, allowing visitors to enjoy the autumn foliage. Please see the Ganseiji Temple Autumn Leaves Spot Guide.

Contact: Ganseiji Temple · Phone: 0295-72-0367

Location〒319-3526 1157 Daigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Explanation of Ganseiji Temple's Tourist VR Tour

The image above is a VR panoramic photo of Ganseiji Temple's main gate. This VR tour consists of the main gate and the main hall.

Map of the Area Around Ganseiji Temple

Eigenji Temple: Daigo, Daigo Town · Autumn Leaves Spot

Scenery photo of Eigenji Temple in Daigo Town and VR tour link

Eigenji Temple, located in Daigo, Daigo Town, is a Soto Zen temple founded in Bun'an 3 (1446). It is also known as "Maple Temple," and during the autumn leaves season, people come from all over the country to enjoy the autumn foliage. Please also see the Daigo Town Autumn Leaves Spot page. Furthermore, being on a hill, it offers a panoramic view of Daigo Town. Eigenji Temple is designated as a cultural heritage (scenic spot) of Daigo Town. It is the 7th temple on the Oku-Kuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage, recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and enshrines Benzaiten.

Location〒319-3526 1571 Daigo, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact: Eigenji Temple · Phone: 0295-72-0494

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association Eigenji Temple (Benzaiten) Introduction Page

Description of Eigenji Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of Eigenji Temple. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 145m, entrance, approach, main gate stairs, main gate, main hall/Benzaiten, and along the Aikawa River.

Map near Eigenji Temple

Jissoin Temple: Ono, Daigo Town

Landscape photo of Jissoin Temple's main gate in Daigo Town and a link to the VR tour

Jissoin Temple is a Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple located in Ono, Daigo Town, and is a recommended spot in Daigo Town. It was established in Tenbun 12 (1543), and the current main hall was rebuilt in 1937. The temple grounds feature weeping cherry trees and Nio statues. It is the third temple on the Okukuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, enshrining Fukurokuju. *Goshuin are currently not issued.

Location〒319-3515 1842 Ono, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact：Jissoin Temple・Phone：0295-76-0224

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association 　Jissoin Temple (Fukurokuju) Introduction Page

Description of Jissoin Temple VR Tour

The image above is a VR panorama of Jissoin Temple's main gate. This VR tour consists of aerial footage at 148m, aerial footage at 60m, main gate, in front of the main hall, and beside the main hall.

Map near Jissoin Temple

Ryutaiin Temple: Fukuroda, Daigo Town

Landscape photo of Ryutaiin Temple's main hall in Daigo Town and a link to the VR tour

Kumanosan Ryutaiin Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Fukuroda, Daigo Town. It is the second temple on the Okukuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage, enshrining Hoteison. Its founding is said to be in Tenbun 2 (1533) by the Satake clan. It is also said that Tokugawa Mitsukuni visited in Genroku 8 (1695) and exchanged Chinese poems with the chief priest, Shuugetsu-shi. Nearby is Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls.

Location〒319-3523 1500 Fukuroda, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact：Ryutaiin Temple・Phone：0295-72-3136

Ryutaiin Temple VR Tour (4 scenes)

The above image is a VR panoramic photo of the main hall of Ryutaiin Temple. This VR tour consists of an aerial view at 147m, the entrance, the bell tower, and the main hall/Kogetsutei garden.

Map of Ryutaiin Temple Vicinity

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Chofukuji Temple: Korofuji, Daigo Town

Landscape photo of Chofukuji Temple stone pillar gate in Daigo Town and link to VR tour

Sokatsuyama Chofukuji Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Korofuji, Daigo Town, and is a recommended spot in Daigo Town. Originally, it was a Ritsu sect temple founded by Monk Baikan in Nagamoto 2 (1029) on Mt. Chofuku, but it is said that in Bunmei 1 (1469), Yoshifusa Ogawa of the Satake clan invited Zen Master Daitsu Senpo and converted it to the Soto Zen sect. The Sanmon gate, a three-bay, one-entrance two-storied gate built in Bunka 1 (1804), is designated as a cultural property by Daigo Town. It is the first temple on the Oku-Kuji Daigo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage recommended by the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and enshrines Jurojin.

Location〒319-3361 3357 Korofuji, Daigo-machi, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki

Contact: Chofukuji Temple・Phone: 0295-74-0417

ReferenceDaigo Town Tourism Association 　Chofukuji Temple (Jurojin) Introduction Page

Explanation of Chofukuji Temple VR Tour

The above image is a VR aerial panoramic photo of Chofukuji Temple. This VR tour consists of the entrance, the main hall, and the explanation board.