Saiko-ji

An interesting little temple in Toyohashi

Peter Sidell Jan 06, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>One of the guardian lions at the gate, with a cub at its paw</p>

<p>The other guardian lion, this one with its mouth slightly open</p>

<p>One of the statues in the temple grounds</p>

On Hirokoji-dori in the middle of Toyohashi, Saiko-ji is a small but appealing temple, worth stopping off at for a look if you're in the area. It's distinguished by the interesting Indian-style relief carvings at the gate, and a few Buddhist statues in the grounds. Along with a shrine I found just down the road, it's a reminder that even in the middle of a busy city, it's always possible to find somewhere to take in Japan's spiritual tradition.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.