Overview
Daijo-ji is a temple of the Nichiren school located in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. Its mountain name (sango) is Seisui-zan. Standing within the old castle town of Gujo Hachiman, it can be visited alongside the tranquil, water-blessed streetscape for which the town is famous. Its former head temple was Myokaku-ji, and it has carried on the Nichiren teaching.
Highlights
- ●A Nichiren-school temple bearing the mountain name Seisui-zan
- ●Worship set against the streetscape of the water town Gujo Hachiman
- ●The Nichiren lineage tied to its former head temple, Myokaku-ji
- ●A location easy to pair with the old town and Yoshida River
History
A temple of the Nichiren school, it bears the mountain name Seisui-zan. Its former head temple was Myokaku-ji, a well-known Nichiren temple in Kyoto, and it has followed that lineage. Gujo Hachiman long flourished as a castle town and temple town, and Daijo-ji is one of the temples that has lived on within that history. For details of its founding and the history handed down here, it is best to check locally or through official sources when you visit.
Access
The temple is in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, at roughly 35.75 degrees north and 136.96 degrees east. Situated in the town center of Gujo Hachiman, it is easy to combine with a stroll through the old townscape and along the Yoshida River. Some streets in the town are narrow, so if driving, use a nearby parking lot and explore on foot.
Best season
Gujo Hachiman is known nationwide for its summer Gujo Odori dance, so a summer visit is especially lively. Early summer greenery and autumn foliage also make for pleasant town walks, and the streets threaded with clear flowing water offer a calm atmosphere in any season.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Daijo-ji while strolling the old streets of Gujo Hachiman
- 2Worship quietly at the Nichiren grounds named Seisui-zan
- 3Enjoy water-town scenery such as the Yoshida River and springs
- 4Round off with local flavors and souvenirs in the town center
Did you know?
💡 Daijo-ji's mountain name, Seisui-zan, meaning clear water mountain, aptly reflects Gujo Hachiman, a town celebrated for its springs and clear streams. It is a Nichiren temple whose former head temple was Myokaku-ji. Visiting its temples and shrines lets you sense the atmosphere of this historic town.
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