Buddhist temple
Seiryū-ji
青龍寺（せいりゅうじ）
Aomori, Aomori Prefecture
A temple at the foot of Inayama in Kuwabara, Aomori, known for the Shōwa Daibutsu and its wooden five-storied pagoda. In the Golden Hall at the center of its buildings, a Womb Realm Dainichi Nyorai, the same as the Shōwa Daibutsu, is enshrined as the principal image.
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: Dainichi Nyorai (principal image of the Golden Hall; Womb Realm)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the founder, the Reverend Oda Ryūkō, resolved to open a sacred place here, erected the Shōwa Daibutsu, a seated bronze statue, in Shōwa 59, and built the Golden Hall in Heisei 4. Afterwards, carrying on his wishes, the five-storied pagoda was built in Heisei 8, the Kōyasan Aomori Betsuin (Daishi Hall) in Heisei 12, and the founder's hall in Heisei 18.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The Kōyasan Aomori Betsuin (Daishi Hall) stands in the same grounds, and is officially listed as a pilgrimage temple and contact separate from Seiryū-ji.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 青龍寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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