A stone statue of High Priest Tenkai stands in the front yard of the Aizu Misato Community Center, diagonally across from his birthplace. It was erected in 1978 by a local organization.

It is said that Mr. and Mrs. Funaki Kagemitsu rejoiced at the birth of their child and enshrined it in their mansion grounds. The stone is also said to be the stone on which the high priest Tenkai worshipped the sun, and an inscription of “Ten-ichi” remains.

A stone marker erected in 1924 on the ruins of Funaki-tate, indicating the birthplace of Daisojo Tenkai. The inscription was written by Daisho Enro Daisojo of Rinnoji Monzeki.

The statue of the Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) is enshrined in the temple. It was discovered in a paddy field in Ukimi by the great priest Tenkai in a dream when he was 10 years old. It was moved to this Hachioji Hall in 1993, and will be unveiled on November 3.

Seated statue of High Priest Tenkai in the main hall of Ryuuko-ji Temple. It is said that he opened his eyes at Kaneiji Temple in 1714 and walked through the Aizu territory to offer prayers before arriving at the temple.

A famous temple of the Tendai sect founded in the first year of Kasho (848). When Tenkai Daisojo was 11 years old, he changed his name to Zuifu and trained for three years. It is also famous for the national treasure “Ichiji Rendai Lotus Sutra”.
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Phone number: 0242-54-2446

The graveyard of successive chief priests on the south side of Hachiyodo in the precincts of Ryukoji Temple. Hokyointo pagoda of the 29th Benyo Shunko Hoin, who made Tenkai Daisojo ordained, is the center of the five pagodas.

In the 4th year of Taisho (1912), it was discovered, repaired, and re-enshrined. The name ‘Kagemitsu’ carved into the ring of a pair of five-ringed towers remains faintly.

High Priest Tenkai’s mother came from the Asina clan, which had Takada Castle as its residence. It is not certain when the castle was built, and a shrine dedicated to the god of thunder now stands there. The only remains of the castle are the earthen mounds on the north side of Takada Junior High School.

Originally the inner sanctuary of Isasumi Shrine, it was the place where the parents of high priest Tenkai, who was unable to bear a child, prayed for a child. It is one of the three most famous monjuu in Japan.
Phone number: 0242-54-2786

This graceful Muromachi period portable shrine dedicated in 1526 by father and son Moriyasu and Moritsune Ashina, lords of Takada Castle, is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
Isasumi Shrine collection, ¥700 entrance fee for the treasure hall.
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Located on the east side of the main shrine of Isasumi Shrine, it is said to have been planted by high priest Tenkai in 1558. It is a large tree with a trunk circumference of over 4 meters. Designated as a Fukushima Prefecture Green Cultural Property.