Satake-dera Temple

Overview

Satake-dera Temple is a Shingon sect temple located in Hitachi-Ota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Its mountain name is Myofuku-zan, and its temple name is Myoon-in. The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, and it's the 22nd temple on the Bandou Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage route. Known as the prayer hall for the successive generations of the Satake clan, who ruled Hitachi Province from the Kamakura to the Edo periods, its history is ancient. The main hall, built in the late Muromachi period, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It features a gabled roof with thatched covering, a kokera-buki (small, shingle-like tiles) mokoshi (a projecting roof eaves), and a karamon (Chinese-style gable) on the front, showcasing a beautiful Momoyama architectural style. The temple grounds also include a mountain gate (Niomon) and a temple office, creating a serene atmosphere steeped in history. Satake-dera Temple is an integral part of the history and culture of Hitachi-Ota City and continues to be loved by many.