Satake-dera Temple

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A historic temple that thrived as the prayer hall for the successive generations of the Satake clan. Its main hall, designated as an Important Cultural Property, boasts a beautiful Momoyama architectural style, making it a sight to behold.

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HighlightsHistoric temple associated with the Satake clan
Main hall, an Important Cultural Property of Japan
Beautiful Momoyama architectural style
22nd temple on the Bandou Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage route
Principal image: Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva

Basic Information

Address: 2404 Tenjinbayashi-machi, Hitachi-Ota City, Ibaraki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Ibaraki

Access: Take the Suigun Line (JR East) to Hitachi-Ota Station, then take an Ibaraki Kotsu bus to Tenjin. (However, buses are infrequent, so a taxi is recommended.) Alternatively, it's a 30-minute walk from Hitachi-Ota Station on the Suigun Line. Show route

Op.Hours: Please contact us directly for business hours.

Cld.Days: Irregular holidays

Fee: Admission is free.

INFO: Photography is prohibited within the temple grounds.

HP: https://bandou.gr.jp/temple/%E5%A6%99%E7%A6%8F%E5%B1%B1-%E4%BD%90%E7%AB%B9%E5%AF%BA%EF%BC%88%E5%8C%97%E5%90%91%E8%A6%B3%E9%9F%B3%EF%BC%89/

Overview

Satake-dera Temple is a Shingon sect temple located in Hitachi-Ota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Its mountain name is Myofuku-zan, and its temple name is Myoon-in. The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, and it's the 22nd temple on the Bandou Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage route. Known as the prayer hall for the successive generations of the Satake clan, who ruled Hitachi Province from the Kamakura to the Edo periods, its history is ancient. The main hall, built in the late Muromachi period, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It features a gabled roof with thatched covering, a kokera-buki (small, shingle-like tiles) mokoshi (a projecting roof eaves), and a karamon (Chinese-style gable) on the front, showcasing a beautiful Momoyama architectural style. The temple grounds also include a mountain gate (Niomon) and a temple office, creating a serene atmosphere steeped in history. Satake-dera Temple is an integral part of the history and culture of Hitachi-Ota City and continues to be loved by many.

Satake-dera Temple

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