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Saimyo-ji Temple (Mashiko)
益子 西明寺Tochigi · Kanto
A hillside Shingon-sect temple founded in the 8th century, home to a graceful three-storied pagoda built in 1492 and a rare wooden 'laughing Enma' statue, all reached through a thatched-roof gate set among ancient cedars.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 898 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Grounds free; main-hall interior viewing 300 yen. Per Mashiko/Kasamashiko official cultural-property listing.
- Nearest station
- Mashiko Station
- Website
- fumon.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 55m by car
Tags
templehistoryshingonforestquietarchitecture
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