Yakuō-ji, Buddhist temple in Ōgigayatsu, Japan
The temple buildings stand on mountain terrain with multiple stone monuments and statues distributed throughout the surrounding landscape.
Founded in 1293, Yakuō-ji became a significant religious center under the protection of the Hojo family, who controlled the Kanto region.
The temple maintains the practice of goma fire rituals, where Buddhist priests burn wooden sticks as offerings to deity Fudo Myo-o.
Visitors can reach the temple through the JR line station, which provides direct access to the starting point of the mountain path.
Two different types of tengu statues guard the Izuna Gongen-do Hall, representing both novice and experienced supernatural beings.
Location: Ōgigayatsu
Inception: 1293
Founders: Nichizō
Website: https://kamakura-yakuouji.com/en
GPS coordinates: 35.32822,139.54919
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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