Overview
Sekisui-ji is a temple in Kami-Sekisui, Kofu city, Yamanashi Prefecture, belonging to the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. Its mountain name is Bansho-zan and its principal image is Shaka Nyorai (the Buddha Shakyamuni). Counted among the Kai 108 Pilgrimage Sites, it sits in a quiet setting in the hills at the northern edge of the Kofu basin. It is also known by tradition as the birthplace of the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen, drawing visitors following the trail of Takeda-related sites.
Highlights
- ●The historic tradition that this is the birthplace of Takeda Shingen
- ●An old temple of the Rinzai Myoshin-ji branch, with the mountain name Bansho-zan and Shaka Nyorai as its image
- ●The pilgrimage character of a site on the Kai 108 Pilgrimage
- ●A quiet precinct set in the hills at the northern edge of the Kofu basin
History
The temple belongs to the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school, with the mountain name Bansho-zan and Shaka Nyorai as its principal image. It has long been counted as one of the sacred sites of the Kai 108 Pilgrimage in the old Kai Province (present-day Yamanashi). It is cherished for the tradition that Takeda Shingen was born here. For details of its founding and temple treasures, please refer to official information.
Access
The temple is located in Kami-Sekisui, Kofu city. Its coordinates are around 35.70 degrees north and 138.59 degrees east, on the northern side of central Kofu at the foot of the hills. Access is generally from the Kofu station area, whether by public transport, taxi, or private car. Please confirm details of the approach path and parking via official information beforehand.
Best season
As a temple nestled in the hills, early summer with its fresh greenery and autumn with its colored leaves are especially beautiful. The quiet lets you sense the passing of the seasons, and the clear air of winter has its own charm.
Map
35.7019, 138.5914 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head north from central Kofu to visit Sekisui-ji
- 2Reflect on the tradition of Takeda Shingen's birthplace
- 3Enjoy the seasonal scenery in the quiet hillside precinct
- 4Extend the trip to the Kai 108 Pilgrimage or other Takeda-related sites
Did you know?
💡 Sekisui-ji is traditionally held to be the place where the renowned Sengoku commander Takeda Shingen was born. As a site on the Kai 108 Pilgrimage, it is worth visiting for both its faith and its history.
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