Mount Takao’s Yakuo-in Temple

Protecting the `good` and banishing `evil `

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Founded in 744 by Chief Priest Goyoku Bosatu under the orders of Emperor Shomu, Yakuo-in Temple has served as a base for the Shingon Sect of Buddhism in eastern Japan since its erection.

When walking around this temple's impressive grounds, you cannot help but be amazed by its many brightly decorated buildings and immaculately carved structures including the eye-dropping Izuna Gongen-do Hall where the deity Izuna Diagogen is enshrined.

For anyone who has visited the World Heritage sights of Nikko in Tochigi, you will fully be able to appreciate just how impressive Yakuo-in Temple is both structurally and aesthetically

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By Steve Morton

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When approaching the temple precinct you will walk under this large gate

Situated along either side of the approach to Yakuo-in are the first of countless red lanterns

It is customary to make a bow in front of one of the many religious monuments before entering this sacred temple

Along the winding approach to Shitenno-mon Gate you will see this long line of wooden tablets

The final staircase leading up to Yakuo-in Temple where you will notice many red lanterns and several black statues representing some of Takao`s many Guardian Deities

As you finally reach the temple precinct you have to pass through Shitenno-mon Gate

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Yakuoin Temple

2177 Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-8686, Japan (Map) (Directions)

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