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Reiwa 10 is an eternal ancient temple with an open door for the Gohonzon.

Kinryōzan Saidaiji, the special head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, is located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture and boasts a history of approximately 1,250 years. The principal image of worship is the Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, who saves people from many disasters with his thousand-armed hands, and has great merits in eliminating misfortune, curing illness, achieving good relationships, having children, and safe childbirth, and is said to be the power of Okayama. It is a popular spot. The main hall, which is an important cultural property designated by the city, the three-storied pagoda, which is an important cultural property designated by the prefecture, as well as the stone gate, Niomon gate, north-facing Jizo-do hall, Rokkaku Sutra, and Gyutamasho-den hall are highlights of the temple grounds. Saidaiji Kaiyo, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is a unique festival that takes place in February every year, and it is also known as the "Naked Festival" and is crowded with worshipers.

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A Great Prayer That Changes People's Lives

It is especially famous for its blessings on warding off evil spirits, safe childbirth, and healing from illness, and is regularly prayed for. Prayers are also accepted online if you are unable to visit the temple. At the Saidaiji Eyo (naked festival), it is said that using the used mawashi as a belly band for pregnant women will result in a smooth delivery, and many people participate in the festival to pray for a safe delivery.

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Awarded Items Such as "Saidaiji Eyo" and Goshuin Stamps

We have a wide variety of items such as amulets, talisman, goma wood, and other gift items that are blessed with the blessings of "Eyo," which has been passed down for about 1,200 years, as well as beautifully designed goshuin (shuin) stamps. Charms and talismans are distributed throughout the year, and can also be received online. Please get the Goshuin stamp as a memento of your visit.

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A Sacred "Great Cathedral" That Imparts the Strength to Live

It began in 751 when Fujiwara Minatohime enshrined the Gohonzon in a hermitage in Kanaokasho, Bizen Province, and in 777, Yasutaka Shonin pacified Saikaku and opened Saidaiji Temple. It has brought prosperity to the region for a long time and has been revered by the people. There are many unique cultural properties and other attractions within the precincts, so you'll want to take a stroll while learning about the history.

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Eliminate misfortune and bring good fortune The world's prayer temple blessed with blessings

As the temple of prayer for the retired Emperor Gotoba, it has been revered by believers from as far away as overseas. Many annual events are held here, such as Saidaiji Eyo, where you can feel the gods' and Buddha's mighty divine power and heal daily life's fatigue.

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Change the Way People Livegreat prayer

It is famous for its benefits of warding off evil spirits, safe childbirth, and healing from illness, and prayers are held at all times, and prayers are also accepted online. It is said that using the used mawashi as a belly band for pregnant women will result in a smooth delivery, and many people participate in the Saidaiji Eyo (naked festival) to pray for a safe delivery.
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"Saidaiji Eyo" etc.Awarded items and stamps

There is a wide selection of gifts and goshuin stamps that are said to confer the blessings of "Eyo," which has been passed down for about 1,200 years. Charms and talismans are distributed throughout the year, and can also be received online. Please get the Goshuin stamp as a memento of your visit.
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A miraculous experience that gives you the strength to liveA new "Great Cathedral"

It began in 751 when Fujiwara Minatohime enshrined the principal image in a hermitage in Kanaokasho, Bizen Province, and in 777, Yasutaka Shonin pacified Saikaku and opened Saidaiji Temple. The area prospered for a long time and was revered by the people. There are many attractions within the temple grounds, including unique cultural properties.
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The opening door of the secret Buddha Gohonzon isThe biggest event of the century

At Saidaiji Temple, in 2028, to commemorate the 1250th anniversary of the temple's founding, the opening of the "Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva", the principal image of the secret Buddha, will be held once every 33 years. This is the biggest event in which the blessings of the Gohonzon, which has watched over the well-being of the people of Okayama, are conferred.
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At the ossuary "Renkado"solemn eternal memorial service

The ashes are kept in the ossuary "Renkado," which is located within the temple grounds, and are held daily by monks for as long as the temple continues to exist. The hope is that it will become a community place where many people, including families, can gather.
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Mt. Koya, the special head temple of the Shingon sect, Mt. Kinryo, Saidaiji Temple

Address: 8-8, 3 Chome, Saidaiji Naka, Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama
Access: [Car] Approximately 5 minutes from Saidaiji IC on the Okayama Blue Line [Train] Approximately 12 minutes walk from Saidaiji Station on the JR Ako Line
Official Website: https://www.saidaiji.jp/
TEL: +81-86-942-2058Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".
FAX: +81-869-42-1955
Business hours: Ceremony place: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Reception for viewing: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. *Visiting is possible 24 hours a day, but restrictions may apply depending on the event.
Regular Holiday: No holidays
Fee: Please inquire regarding stamps and prayers.
Parking: 100 units