Sagae, Yamagata / 本山慈恩寺
Honzan Jionji Temple
An ancient temple said to date from the Nara period, once the largest temple in Tohoku, with an Important Cultural Property main hall built in 1618 and Heian- and Kamakura-era Buddhist statues; allow 60 minutes or more.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-16:00.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Open every day of the year.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 700 yen (groups of 15+: 600 yen; except during special exhibitions).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
25 min on foot from JR Uzen-Takamatsu Station, or 15 min by car from Sagae IC.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
There is a car park (spaces and fee not listed).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Sagae, Yamagata (Japanese address: 山形県寒河江市慈恩寺31)
Official site: https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_731.html
Location
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Nearby spots
- No photo yetBenibana Museum, Former Horigome ResidenceYamagata5 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShogi Village Tendo TowerYamagata12 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetYamagata Castle Ruins, Kajo ParkYamagata19 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetBunshokan (former Yamagata Prefectural Office)Yamagata19 km away (straight line)
Photo: Yamagata Prefecture (yamagatakanko.com)Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)Yamagata19 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances. Some locations are approximate, so treat these distances as a rough guide.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
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Allow 30 min for the main hall and Yakushi-do, or 60 min or more to see everything. On May 5 the Jionji Bugaku court dance (Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property) is performed.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteVolunteer guides are available for groups (book ahead). Enquiries: Honzan Jionji (0237-87-3993).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_731.htmlHours, closing days, fees, access, parking and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.