Saigoji Temple

This temple is called Chigetsusan Tojiin Saigoji, belongs to the Jishu sect, which was founded by Ippen Shonin, and was founded by the Yugyo Rokudai Taaichichin Shonin. The principal image of the temple is the Amida Buddha, which was the guardian Buddha of Ashikaga Takauji. The main hall and the large gate are designated as important cultural properties by the national government. It was built in 1353 with the temple title, guardian Buddha, Buddhist tribute, and 20,000 kan of coins donated by Ashikaga Takauji. The main hall best represents the architectural style of the Northern and Southern Courts period, and is a valuable surviving example of the oldest main hall of the Jishu sect. The large gate was built in 1395 by Oichifusa-ni, the wife of the lord of Aikata Castle in Bingo. She is said to have converted to the Yugyo Rokudai Taaichichin Shonin and become a nun, passing away in this place.