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One of the largest Taiwanese-style temples in Japan, with five thousand dragons worked into its ornament and carving.
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Seitenkyū (Japanese: 聖天宮/せいてんきゅう, romanized: Seitenkyū; Chinese: 聖天宮, romanized: Shèngtiāngōng) is a Taiwanese style Taoist temple located in Sakado, Saitama, Japan. Taoist gods including Three Pure Ones are worshipped. Its official name is 五千頭の龍が昇る聖天宮（Hiragana: ごせんとうのりゅうがのぼるせいてんきゅう）, meaning the Holy Celestial Palace of 5000 Soaring Dragons. Seitenkyū was built with private funds as a memorial to a Taiwanese individual who was cured of a serious illness. The temple was opened in 1995. it is one of the largest Taoist buildings in Japan. Seitenkyū is open to the public for tours and worship, and most of the visitors are Japanese tourists. The vast grounds of about 26,000 square meters are used for various local events, such as tai chi competitions. The distinctive architecture and spacious grounds are also popular as a filming location for various TV programs and as a photo spot for cosplayers.
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