About Saifuku-ji

History & Identity

1. History
Seven Centuries of Prayer

The story of Saifuku-ji unfolds alongside the history of Tsuruga itself.

 

2. The Teachings of Honen

Where the Nembutsu Lives On The heart of the temple lies in Honen’s message of compassion and salvation.

 

3. An Imperial Prayer Temple

Entrusted with the Prayers of the Court Saifuku-ji has long served as a place where prayers for the nation were offered.

 

4. A Temple of Sacred Victory

Prayers for Peace Under Heaven Victory here is not over others, but over fear and discord.

 

5. Koshi no Shurei

A Sacred Peak Linked to the Tokugawa A name that reflects both the temple’s spiritual stature and its history.

 

6. Yuki Hideyasu and Saifuku-ji

The Faith of a Warrior Who Accepted His Fate A story of trust, resilience, and belief beyond power.