Buddhist temple
Saifuku-ji (Uonuma)
西福寺（魚沼）（さいふくじ）
Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture
A Sōtō-shū temple in Ōura, Uonuma, whose mountain name (sangō) is Akagisan. Its principal image is an Amida triad made in the Kamakura period, and its Kaisandō, decorated with carvings by Ishikawa Unchō, is called the "Echigo Nikkō Kaisandō".
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 triad
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the temple was opened in Tenbun 3 (1534) by 芳室祖春. It was originally a Tendai temple and is said to have converted to the Sōtō-shū while keeping its principal image of Amida Nyorai. The Kaisandō was begun by the 23rd abbot, 蟠谷大龍, in Kaei 5 (1852) and completed in Ansei 4 (1857).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
In winter (December to March), reservations are required for weekday visits.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 西福寺（魚沼）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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