Saifuku-ji Temple, Tsuruga

A Temple of Prayer and Legacy
A place where prayer has never ceased. Where architecture, garden, and faith breathe as one. Founded in 1368. A living temple of prayer.

Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan


Saifuku-ji — A Temple of Prayer and Legacy A sacred place where faith, history, and quiet strength meet.

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Saifuku-ji is a historic Jodo Buddhist temple located in Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan.
For centuries, it has been a place of prayer for warriors, emperors, and ordinary people alike.
Known as an Imperial Prayer Temple and a “Temple of Sacred Victory,” it embodies the spirit of peace under heaven.
Surrounded by mountains and history, Saifuku-ji invites visitors to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

 

 

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About Saifuku-ji

History, faith, and the identity of the temple Discover the story, spiritual roots, and legacy that shape Saifuku-ji.

 

The Seven Mysteries

A place where prayer has never ceased. Where architecture, garden, and faith breathe as one.
Founded in 1368. A living temple of prayer.



Architecture & Garden

Sacred buildings and a timeless landscape Experience the harmony of halls, gardens, and seasonal beauty.



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Miei-do, Amida Hall, and the Shoin Find your way through the grounds and discover the temple’s main treasures.