Outline

This temple has a Sadayoshido hall, a Shinhondo hall, and a Gojuno-tou (a five-storied pagoda). The Zelkova tree of the burial mound Tenno-zuka (Renri-no-keyaki) is a sacred tree which is believed to help with matchmaking. The temple also has a Tamatebako exhibition room and a Yasaguri tea-ceremony room.(300 a cup)

Highlights

It is located in Heike-ochiudono-sato, the hiding place of ancient Heike clan escapees. It atrracts people to pray for Nyorai-sama (a Buddhist saint, a person who has attained Buddhisthood) to make their once-in-a-lifetime wish heard. Many visitors come to make a wish for the fortune of matchmaking, having children or to give birth to a healthy baby.

Information

[Telephone] 022-393-2011
[Fax] 022-393-2013
[URL] http://www.johgi.or.jp/
[Address] 1 Aza-kamishimo, Okura, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Japan 989-3213
[Hours] 8:00-17:00
[Closed] None
[Off-season] None
[Access] Take the JR Senzan Line. Get off at Ayashi Sta./ From Sendai Sta. Go to bus pool #10 for Jogisan. Get off at the Jogisan terminus stop. Walk 5 min.
[Estimated tour time] 60 min.
[Admission fee] None
[Booking for groups] Required
[Parking (buses)] 30 cars/ free
[Parking] 100 cars/ free
[Food and Drinks] Not available
[Shop] Not available
[Souvenirs recommended] Not available
[Special services] Accessible parking for those with disabilities/ Entrance ramps/ Automatic doors/ Information service/ Wheelchair accessible toilets/ Toilet stalls with handrails/ Western-style toilets/ Elevators also available
[Volunteer tour guide] Not available
[Education programs for students on school trips] Not available