Yūkoku-ji

The Yūkoku-ji temple features traditional Japanese architectural elements with wooden structures and stone pathways through its maintained gardens and meditation spaces.

Founded during the Heian period, the temple became central to Kumagai-shuku, which developed as the eighth station on the Nakasendō highway between Edo and Kyoto.

The temple carries forward Buddhist practices through regular ceremonies, while its grounds serve as a meditation center for practitioners seeking spiritual development.

Visitors can reach the temple grounds at coordinates 36.146639, 139.383028, where they receive information about Buddhist customs and temple etiquette upon arrival.

The temple maintains connections to samurai Kumagai Naozane, who transformed from a warrior to a Buddhist monk, influencing the temple's spiritual direction.

Location: Kumagaya

Founders: Kumagai Naozane, 幡随意

Website: http://yukokuji.com

GPS coordinates: 36.14664,139.38303

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:43