大善寺

The temple stands at the top of a stone staircase, featuring a main hall from the Kamakura Period and a traditional Japanese garden at lower grounds.

The Buddhist monk Gyoki established this temple in the 8th century, marking the beginning of grape cultivation in the Katsunuma region.

The main hall contains a statue of the Yakushi Buddha holding grapes, accompanied by twelve statues of heavenly generals from the Kamakura Period.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking a bus from Enzan Station, with services running every 2-5 hours at a cost of 300 yen for a 35-minute journey.

The temple maintains grape cultivation in its gardens, continuing a tradition that spans over twelve centuries since its establishment.

GPS coordinates: 35.24508,139.65556

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06