Saifuku-ji Temple

A must-see in Uonuma

A stunning temple. The main hall itself has plenty to see and is very interesting, but the carvings in the small Kaisando building (which is covered by the towering roof from the outside) are breathta...

"Michelangelo in Japan" should be awkward.

Original Text

Next to the main hall is the famous "Kaisando". No, this building is also profound and amazing. The reason why many people 々 attracts is the sculpture, painting and plaster work of "Japanese Michelangelo Ishikawa Uncho" on this Kaisando. This ceiling painting is a "diagram of Dogen Zen master Dragon Tiger Chofu". "Saifukuji" is also called "Echigo Nikko Kaisando", but it's convincing to see this. It's a wonderful word. It is a "Nio statue of extermination of demons" in front of the ceiling painting. Height 2 Me ...

Great!

Original Text

Uncho Ishikawa's work was wonderful. I completely agree with the name of Seinosuke Nakajima, who was called Michelangelo in Japan. I don't know the system, so I may not say it to Light 々, but why is this group of works an important cultural property in Niigata Prefecture, not a national treasure or a national important cultural property? I felt. I took the free shuttle bus to the hot spring inn where I stayed to the roadside station "Yunotani", and from there it costs 6300 yen for a round trip by taxi, but I felt that I forgot it. ...

Great.

Original Text

I was impressed by the wood carvings of Ishikawa Uncho. Every detail is delicate, bold and fascinated. I also wanted to see other works. There were also 3 types of red stamps. Pets are not allowed.

I was lucky to be able to take a picture.

Original Text

The day after seeing the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, I visited by rental car. Last time, I was brought by an acquaintance living in Minamiuonuma City, and I was impressed by the work of Uncho Ishikawa carved on the ceiling of Kaisando. Originally, photography is prohibited, but this time I was lucky to be able to take pictures for a limited time, so I took a lot of pictures. Please go see the ceiling sculpture of Ishikawa Uncho, which is said to be Japanese Michelangelo. I recommend it.