Futago-ji, Buddhist temple at Mount Futago, Kunisaki, Japan
Futago-ji is a Buddhist temple situated across the lower slopes of Mount Futago, with multiple buildings connected by stone pathways and traditional gates. The structures follow a traditional layout that guides visitors naturally through different areas of the complex.
The temple was founded in 718 and grew to become the main institution of the Rokugo-Manzan temple network during the Edo Period. This position gave it lasting influence across the region.
The temple blends Buddhist and Shinto traditions in ways you notice while walking through the grounds. Torii gates and guardian statues create a layered spiritual atmosphere that shows how both practices coexist here.
The grounds are open year-round for visitors to explore at their own pace. Autumn is especially rewarding, as colored maple trees create vivid scenes throughout the complex.
Local lore tells of a stone bridge at the entrance with mysterious properties tied to faith. People once believed it would collapse if animals crossed it while protecting believers from harm.
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