Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
In Japanese: 定義如来 西方寺
A Pure Land temple in the mountains west of Sendai, linked to the Heike clan for about 800 years and fondly called 'Jogi-san'. Souvenir shops line the approach, and the grounds include a five-storey pagoda.
Registered Tangible Cultural Properties (Sadayoshi-do hall, main gate and more)
Nearby
- Sakunami Onsen ≈ 20 min by car
- Akiu Otaki Falls ≈ 30 min by car
- Rairaikyo Gorge ≈ 40 min by car
- Akiu Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Osaki Hachimangu Shrine ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 1 hr 15 min by Sendai City Bus for Jogi from Sendai Sta. West Exit (stop 14), to the terminus
- Good to know
- Main hall grounds open 7:45–16:15; pagoda and Sadayoshi-do grounds 8:00–16:15. Roads may be snowy in winter
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info