Higan-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamiyama, Japan
The Higan-ji temple stands at 700 meters above sea level on Konesan mountain, connected by mountain paths through natural surroundings.
The temple grounds trace their origins to a mountain shrine where a maiden served local deities before its transformation into a Buddhist sanctuary.
The temple houses Senjukannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy with one thousand arms, and Amaterasu omikami, the God of the sun, since 750 AD.
Visitors need to prepare for steep terrain and check weather conditions, as mountain paths can become difficult during certain seasons.
The temple combines elements of both Buddhist and Shinto traditions, reflecting the historical practice of establishing shrine-temples known as jingu-ji.
Location: Kamiyama
Address: 徳島県名西郡神山町神領字高根
GPS coordinates: 33.94683,134.32919
Latest update: March 20, 2025 21:11
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