Banzan Daibaiji Zen temple is located on the foot of Banzan mountain, where the prominent Zen monk Ungo-zenji settled down after he had worked as a master of Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima. The trail starts from the temple's site, where unique figures of Rakan, Buddhist diciples, are seen. A three kilometer trail takes less than one hour to reach the mountain top (alt. 376 m). There is a small hall, Kaizando, a resting-place of Ungo-zenji. Banzan is considered a sacred place, and it is loved by locals as an accessible hiking destination.
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Banzan Daibaiji Zen Temple Hike
Hike the trail of a Zen Buddhist Saint in Sendai
By Yuri Sasano
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Justin Velgus
8 years ago
I highly recommend a trip in the autumn! There is also a lovely view from the top.
Jennifer Nakajima
8 years ago
Interesting! Sometimes I went to temples and felt something unexplainable experienced. It's hard for a person who has a third eye.
Justin Velgus
8 years ago
It seems to be labled Banzan Taibaiji on some websites, though I have seen incorrect English before. This place comes up when searching the Chinese characters: 大梅寺 (literally "big plum temple"). I hope to check it out soon!!
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