Buddhist temple
Saikyō-ji
西教寺（さいきょうじ）
Hakata, Fukuoka
A Jōdo Shinshū temple in Kamigofuku-machi, Hakata Ward, with the mountain name 恵日山. Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, and the temple's overview names Higashi Honganji in Asakusa, Tokyo, as its head temple.
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 image: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's overview, its founder is regarded as the priest 勝願. It records that in June of Tenbun 13 (1544) the temple received from Shōnyo Shōnin of Hongan-ji a portrait of the previous head, Jitsunyo Shōnin, together with the six-character Name (rokuji myōgō) and a letter (ofumi) in Jitsunyo Shōnin's own hand. Its rules as a religious corporation were certified in Shōwa 28.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 西教寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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