塩野毘沙門堂

The Shiono Bishamon Hall features a traditional Japanese architectural design with a spacious main hall and a Niomon gate constructed using ancient building techniques.

The temple dates back to 809 when monk Tokuin discovered a sacred spring and established the hall to enshrine the Bishamon statue.

The temple holds annual festivals on August 17 and 18, during which local residents participate in religious ceremonies and portable shrine processions.

Visitors can access the temple grounds from Yonezawa Station by bus or taxi, with designated parking facilities available for those arriving by car.

The temple contains a sacred well beneath its altar platform, which according to local tradition saved the principal statue during a fire in 1488.

Location: Yonezawa

GPS coordinates: 37.93667,140.10222

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05