t was here that Iyeyasu came after the Battle of Okehazama; though originally determined to kill himself before the gaves of his ancestors, he was persuaded otherwise by the priest Toyo, and found new hope in life, The Sammon Gate of Daijuji Temple was most revered by the Tokugawas, Named a cultural Property of Aichi Prefecture, the Sammon Gate was built in 1641 by third shogun Iyemitsu, along with the bell tower and Sammon Gate. The sign on the front of the temple displaying the name “Daijuji” was written by Emperor Gonara himself. On top of the gate and enshrined several wooden figures, three of Buddha and sixteen of his disciples.