東光寺

The temple grounds contain a preserved Buddhist hall from the Muromachi period, designated as an important national cultural property of Japan.

The temple, one of the Five Mountains of Kofu established by Takeda Shingen, was partially burned by Oda Nobunaga's forces in the 16th century.

The temple houses a Yakushi Buddha statue along with twelve guardian deities within its Buddhist hall, representing significant religious artistry.

Visitors can access the temple gardens between 9:00 and 17:00, with an entrance fee of 300 yen for adults, while children under 13 enter free.

Sword marks from Oda clan soldiers remain visible on the wooden pillars of the Buddhist hall, which survived both the 16th-century fire and World War II bombings.

GPS coordinates: 36.00639,139.51278

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05