Okayamaji

Rising from the western foothills of Mount Ryuo, Okayamaji temple features stone walls, traditional wooden buildings, and intricate garden pathways throughout its grounds.

The temple was reconstructed in the early Meiji period by Master Nigo Shonin, who passed away at age 88 in 1905, providing shelter to numerous samurai who lost positions.

The temple follows Rinzai Buddhist teachings, emphasizing meditation practices while hosting ceremonies dedicated to eight dragon kings, Kishimojin, and Daikokuten deities.

Located 4813 meters from Asomori Station, the temple requires a 61-minute walk, with visitors encouraged to check seasonal operation hours before planning their visit.

During the third Sunday of April, the temple conducts a ritual where portable shrines enter waterfalls to purify prayer flags and deliver wishes to the deities.

Location: Kita-ku

Address: 岡山県岡山市北区磨屋町5番5号

GPS coordinates: 34.66487,133.92489

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:45