In 1920, A Sacramento Daishiko was initiated and organized by Mrs. Toshi Yamamoto at her farm house with Mr. Sakuma Shimada and Mrs. Eiju Nakashima near the present site of William Land Park.
In 1938, with the growth of the membership in Stockton, Daishiji Temple was built 45 miles south of Stockton.
In 1939, The Sacramento Daishiko moved and built a new shrine in West Sacramento, known as Rikeiji Temple.
In 1940, Perkins Daishiko was organized by Mrs. Hatsuno Sunahara in East Sacramento.
In 1947, A Daishiko was started in Milpitas, at the Nakashima residence by Bishop Seytsu Takahashi, known as San Jose Daishiko.
In 1956, A new Perkins Daishiko assembly hall was built and dedicated by Sunahara family and it's members in East Sacramento.
In 1970, In keeping abreast with the growth of propagation, the Yolo Daishiko and Perkins Daishiko were merged into one religious organization, Koyasan Buddhist Church. An old Italian church at present location was purchased and remodeled under the leadership of Reverend Eishun Shigetoshi and Mr. Kenkichi Kurosawa, first president of the Temple.
In 1976, Additional facilities, a social hall and parking lots were constructed by A-1 Construction Company.
In 1977, The Toro-nagashi rite on the river was started in Miller Park in Sacramento.
In 1980, Upon completion of the facilities, the headquarters of Koyasan had elevated the status to Northern California Koyasan Temple, the headquarters of Northern California.
In 1993, The Children's Taiko group was formed and started to perform for the community.
In 1994, The house on Freehaven Drive was purchased for minister's residence.
In 2000, The renovation project was completed and a special anniversary celebration is held.
Pictures of the temple changes over time
Pictures of the different Daishikos
Pictures of when the temple was purchased and more Daishikos
Pictures of the Sacramento Daishiko, minister's home, and Taiko Group
