Taiseki-ji, Fujinomiya

Name: Taiseki-ji
Address: 2057 Kamijo, Fujinomiya, 418-0116, Japan
Telephone: +81 544-58-0810

#4 among attractions in Fujinomiya

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

Tahō Fuji Dainichirenge-san Taiseki-ji, more commonly just Sōhonzan Taiseki-ji, informally known as Head Temple Taiseki-ji, is the administrative center of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. It is located in the foothills of Mount Fuji in Kamijo, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Taiseki-ji was founded in 1290 by Nikkō Shōnin, one of Nichiren Daishonin's senior disciples, on a land parcel donated by the pious believer Daigyo Sonrei, commonly known as Nanjo Tokimitsu. ()

Local name: 大石寺 Coordinates: 35°16'50"N, 138°35'6"E

Address

2057 KamijoFujinomiya 418-0116 Japan

Contact

+81 544-58-0810

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Taiseki-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shiraito Falls, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, Otodome Falls, Lake Tanuki.

2.2 miN
Scenic waterfall in a national park
Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya
58 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscape of Fujinomiya, Japan, the Shiraito Falls presents a breathtaking spectacle of natural beauty. This stunning waterfall is renowned for its picturesque curtain of water, which gracefully cascades over a wide, curved cliff face.
3.9 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, Fujinomiya
101 min walk • Nestled at the foot of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha is a venerable Shinto shrine with a rich history and spiritual significance. Located in the city of Fujinomiya, this shrine is an essential pilgrimage site and a beacon of cultural heritage.
2.2 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Otodome Falls, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
56 min walk • Otodome Falls is a waterfall in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Another waterfall, the Shiraito Falls is about a five-minute walk away.
4.6 miN
Artificial lake with boating and camping
Lake Tanuki, Fujinomiya
117 min walk • Lake Tanuki is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is located in the city of Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Taiseki-ji, Fujinomiya

Facts and practical information

Fujinomiya plan & book

Taiseki-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, Fujinomiya

Otodome Falls, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Lake Tanuki, Fujinomiya