Saifukuji Temple

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This temple was built about 640 years ago by the priest Ryonyo, and serves as the quasi-head temple of the Chinzei school of the Jodo Sect of Buddhism. Its shoin garden, said to represent the Buddhist land of perfect bliss, is particularly famous for its beautiful autumn colors, and has been nationally designated as a Site of Scenic Beauty. In addition to the Amida-do, Miei-do, and other buildings on its ground designated as Important Cultural Properties, the temple's collection also includes a number of works of calligraphy and handicrafts, that are likewise designated as Important Cultural Properties.

Address

13-7 Hara, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture

Public Transit Access

By car: Approx. 15 min. from Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

By bus: Take the Matsubara-sen line Community Bus from JR Tsuruga Sta. to Saifukuji bus stop (approx. 21 min.).

By taxi: Approx. 11 min. from JR Tsuruga Sta.

Hours

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone Number

(0770) 22-3926