Engaku-ji

The temple structures extend across forested hills, featuring multiple pavilions and gates arranged along stone pathways through dense vegetation.

The temple, established in 807, stands as one of the earliest Buddhist sanctuaries in northern Japan, with original architectural elements from the Nara period.

The main hall contains wooden statues of Buddha and multiple religious artifacts, representing traditional Japanese Buddhist craftsmanship and spiritual practices.

The temple opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with meditation sessions scheduled every morning at 6 AM for visitors interested in Zen practices.

The temple bell, cast in bronze during the ninth century, continues to mark prayer times with deep resonant tones that reach across the Fukaura valley.

Location: Fukaura

Inception: 807

Founders: Sakanoue no Tamuramaro

Part of: 津軽三十三観音霊場

Website: https://engakuji.jp

GPS coordinates: 40.64225,139.92286

Latest update: March 15, 2025 16:22