Daichu-ji Temple: a “god of war” temple restored after fire and its seven legends

Daichu-ji, a famous Soto Zen temple, has a strong connection to the warlord Uesugi Kenshin, who is known as the “god of war.” The temple was restored after a fire, and it is linked to a number of mysterious legends. This segment looks at the temple's history and the traditions passed down about it. The footage comes from TV Asahi's “Good! Ichioshi” and was broadcast as part of “Good! Morning” on October 26, 2026.

• Daichu-ji, a Soto Zen temple linked to Uesugi Kenshin
• Restoration after a fire
• Seven mysterious legends of the temple

「グッド！いちおし」きょうのテーマは、「上杉謙信修復の寺　七不思議」です。 上杉謙信とゆかりの深い大中寺。歴史の舞台となったこの寺には、いくつもの不思議な伝説があります。その歴史と言い伝えに迫ります！ ＃Goodいちおし （「グッド！モーニング」2026年10月26日放送分より） [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp