Jionji Temple
In Japanese: 本山慈恩寺
An old temple in Sagae said to date from the Nara period, protected by successive rulers; its 1618 main hall and Heian–Kamakura Buddhist statues are Important Cultural Properties.
Important Cultural Property; National Historic Site
Nearby
- Jakushoji Temple (Wakamatsu Kannon) ≈ 45 min by car
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins) ≈ 50 min by car
- Bunshokan (Former Yamagata Prefectural Office) ≈ 50 min by car
- Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) ≈ 50 min by car
- Hijiori Onsen ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 25 min walk from JR Uzen-Takamatsu Station (Aterazawa Line)
- Fee
- Adults ¥700
- Good to know
- 9:00–16:00, open every day. Allow at least 60 minutes
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info