Yamazaki Shōten, Buddhist temple in Ōyamazaki, Japan.
Yamazaki Shōten is a Buddhist temple in Ōyamazaki with a main hall displaying traditional Japanese architectural design. A distinctive Sanmon Gate marks the entrance to the temple grounds.
Emperor Uda founded this temple in 899 as a religious institution. It has maintained its spiritual importance as a place of worship for over a thousand years.
This place belongs to the Shingon Buddhist sect and houses a statue of Thousand-armed Kannon. Worshippers visit to pray before this deity, making it a living center of faith and practice.
You can reach this temple from JR Yamazaki Station or Hankyu Oyamazaki Station, followed by a walk of roughly 12 minutes to the grounds. The walk is straightforward and the area is easy to navigate.
The temple grounds are filled with cherry trees that put on a striking display of blossoms during spring. These trees draw both religious practitioners and people who simply enjoy the seasonal bloom.
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