Buddhist temple
Taikō-ji
太江寺（たいこうじ）
Ise, Mie Prefecture
Chōonzan Taikō-ji, in Futami, Ise; its principal image is Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu. It is the first temple of the Ise Saigoku Thirty-Three pilgrimage and is also familiar as a temple of flowers, where wisteria, hydrangeas and other flowers bloom.
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: Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is said to have been opened by Gyōki, and it is said that in the Heian period Kōbō Daishi Kūkai practiced the goma fire ritual here. From the Kamakura period onward it had connections with many cultural figures, such as Saigyō, Chōgen and Kamo no Chōmei, and in the Meiji period Yamaoka Tesshū. Its Senju Kannon, an Important Cultural Property, is shown once a year at the Tanabata festival.
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)
- 太江寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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