Monjusen-ji

Monjusen-ji temple stands on a rocky mountain face among cedar and zelkova trees, featuring ornate wood carvings and an eight-meter tall stone stupa.

Founded in 648 AD by En no Gyouja Ozuno after his pilgrimage to Mount Wutai in China, this temple became a central part of Rokugo Manzan.

The temple maintains the tradition of goma-taki ceremonies, where wooden votive plaques burn while priests recite mystical incantations with bell accompaniment.

Visitors reach the temple by climbing two flights of stone stairs past Nio statues, with the site located 30 minutes north of Mount Futago.

A cave behind the inner sanctum contains chie-no-mizu, wisdom water, which students drink before examinations to enhance their academic performance.

Location: Kunisaki

Address: 大分県国東市国東町大恩寺2432

GPS coordinates: 33.60247,131.61388

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51