Buddhist temple
Saihō-ji
西方寺（さいほうじ）
Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
A Jōdo-shū temple at Jōgi in Ōkura, Aoba Ward, Sendai, formally named Gokurakusan Saihō-ji. Its principal image is a hidden hanging scroll of Amida Nyorai, and it is affectionately known as "Jōgi-san".
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal object of worship: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, after the Battle of Dan-no-ura, Taira no Sadayoshi, a senior retainer of the Heike, hid in this place guarding a hanging scroll of Amida Nyorai and changed his name to Jōgi. After Sadayoshi's death, the Nyorai was enshrined above his grave in accordance with his will, and this is said to be the origin of the temple.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The temple is often referred to by the popular names "Jōgi Nyorai" and "Jōgi-san".
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 西方寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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