貞祥寺は、室町時代の大永元年(1521年)に前山城主 伴野貞祥が開基した、七堂伽藍を備えた佐久を代表する古刹です。
苔むした境内、秋の紅葉など、四季折々の美しさを体感できる佐久市の中でも人気の観光スポットのひとつです。
【七堂伽藍】主要な七つの建物を全て備え、大勢の僧侶が住んでいる大きな寺院を示す言葉
Teishoji temple is the “Soto sect” of Zen Buddhism built in 1521. Precincts surrounded by a lot of large trees are covered with a splendid moss. In autumn, splendid autumn tint can be seen at the temple on a mountainside.
Three-Storied Pagoda, the two Deva kings, and etc. can be seen.
Teisyoji temple is one of the popular sightseeing spots in Saku City.
A priest who had spread Zen Buddhism in Europe warmly recommended Teishoji Temple for 40 years and many Europeans have come to visit Teishoji Temple since then.
AloJapan.com