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Mount Takao’s Yakuo-in Temple
Steve MortonClose to the summit of Tokyo`s ever popular Mount Takao is the impressive Yakuo-in Temple. Boasting some of Kanto`s most important..
Yakuoin Temple
Formally known as Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, the Buddhist temple of Yakuo-in (薬王院) was established in 744 and is devoted to tengu.
Tengu are bird-like mythical creatures said to be messengers of the gods, living on sacred mountains to protect it from evil. Two tengu statues stand guard at Yakuoin Temple, one with a long pointed nose and one with a crow’s beak. Visitors interested in shugendo or Buddhist practices are welcome to participate in asceticism, as well as try shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) with advance reservation.
Overview
Address
2177 Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-8686, Japan (Map) (Directions)Located in
Mount TakaoHours
8:00 - 16:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
8:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
8:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
8:00 - 16:00
Thursday
8:00 - 16:00
Friday
8:00 - 16:00
Saturday
8:00 - 16:00
Sunday
8:00 - 16:00
Holidays
8:00 - 16:00
Phone Number
+81 42-661-1118Website
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