A Soto Zen temple founded in the Muromachi period. Doryo, who served its founder, is said to have vowed after his master's death to protect the mountain in the form of a tengu and flown away; he is worshipped as "Doryo-son." Giant geta sandals are offered on the grounds.
Legend Site
Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple
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Positions on the map are a rough guide to the area where a legend or sighting is set. Most pins are placed at representative points of a municipality or prefecture (outside Japan, a city position rounded to about 10 km, or the country), not at the exact place.
Municipality points: Geolonia address data (CC BY 4.0), based on the Address Base Registry (Digital Agency of Japan) / Country points: Natural Earth
| Encyclopedia | Tengu |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanagawa Minamiashigara |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
One of Japan's best-known yokai: a red-faced, long-nosed figure dressed as a mountain ascetic who flies through the sky. Tied to mountain gods and the Shugendo faith, it is linked with sacred mountains across Japan.