Visit Wakayama

The temple most closely associated with the famous Sanada samurai warrior family. Masayuki Sanada, considered one of the greatest military strategists of the Warring States period and fated to spend confined here, is enshrined as Sanada Daigongen. There is also a monument to the poet Basho, who wrote about Sanada, and the Kaminari Fuji well in which Masayuki’s son Yukimura was said to trap thunder. Also enshrined here is an Enmei Koyasu bosatsu (for longevity and safe childbirth). In May, the municipal flower, peonies, bloom profusely to the delight of residents and visitors alike.