Rakuho-ji, Buddhist temple in Sakuragawa, Japan
The wooden Kannon statue at Rakuho-ji Temple stands tall within the main hall, representing a Buddhist deity of the early Heian period.
Founded in 587 by Chinese monk Horin Dokushu Koji, the temple received its name from Emperor Saga following successful rain prayers during a drought.
The temple forms the 24th station of the Bando Sanjusankasho pilgrimage route, drawing Buddhist practitioners who seek blessings from the Kannon statue.
Visitors can reach Rakuho-ji by taking a Sakuragawa City bus from Iwase Station to Honki stop, followed by a 30-minute walk.
The temple opens its hidden Buddha statue to the public only once per year, on the first Sunday of April, maintaining centuries of tradition.
Location: Sakuragawa
Part of: Bandō Sanjūsankasho
GPS coordinates: 36.33083,140.12083
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:07
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