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Daiji-ji (Morioka Eitai Kuyo)

〒020-0828 岩手県盛岡市大慈寺町5−6

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A temple of the Obaku sect located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, enshrining the Kannon of the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel (Ryugon Kannon) as its principal deity. It is also the sixth temple on the Morioka Kannon 33 Pilgrimage.

History

Founded in 1673 CE (Kanbun 13) by Tokushin Dokuu, it is a branch temple of Manpuku-ji in Kyoto. Kogen-in, the daughter of the fourth Morioka Domain lord, Nanbu Yukishin, converted to the Obaku sect and, by her will, was buried at this temple. Additionally, Takechi Hanamoto, the 19th Prime Minister, is also buried here.

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What visitors say

The temple is characterized by its mountain gate and main hall, which incorporate Chinese architectural styles; the mountain gate is designated as an Important Landscape Building of the city. Within the temple grounds lies the grave of the 19th Prime Minister, Takechi Hanamoto, marked by a simple tombstone. During the Obon (Ghost Festival) period, a traditional presentation of the Sansa dance is sometimes held on the surrounding streets.

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