Virtual New Innami County 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #31 Saiko-ji Temple

 

     Saiko-ji Temple was founded in today's Ihozaki, Takasago, Hyogo 676-0076, in 1275 by Kawagoe Nobuyoshi, whose Buddhist name was Yuko.  Nobuyoshi used to be a samurai steward in Iyo Province.  His ancestors were the Kawagoe Family, who were based in Kawagoe-kan, which was a fortified residence in Musashi Province.  Due to their military achievements, some family members were dispatched to Western provinces as samurai stewards of manors there.

     Anyway, Nobuyoshi harbored a desire to become a Buddhist monk, traveled to Harima Province, became a disciple of Priest Jiko, the founder of Jiko-ji Temple, and founded Saiko-ji Temple.

     The 22nd head priest of Saiko-ji Temple, Jinko, entered Jiko-ji Temple from Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and later became the chief priest of Saiko-ji Temple.

     It is unknown when, why and how Saiko-ji Temple moved to its present place.

Address: 460 Yonedacho, Takasago, Hyogo 676-0805

Phone: 079-432-6584

Ruins of Kawagoe Family's Residence

Address: 194 Uwado, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0816

Phone: 049-224-6097

Jiko-ji Temple

Address: 12-18 Jikojicho, Takasago, Hyogo 676-0813

Phone: 079-447-1134