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Detailed Information
- Place Types Synagogue
- Address Nyūdō-11 Ōami, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0531, Japan
- Coordinate 38.59252,139.900334
- Website http://dainichibou.or.jp/
- Rating 4.2
- Compound Code HWV2+24 Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
Openning hours
- Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Reviews
Stunning place. Visiting here was a lifetime experience. Not only a very famous sokushinbutsu (即身仏) is kept here and on display but the visit is a full experience with a guided tour, explanation and a short Buddhist service during which we get cleansed by a monk. Fantastic experience!
A fascinating place to visit in a very atmospheric location. The monks at the temple are very welcoming and accommodating. They gently guide you through the history of both the temple and also of the process involved in the procedure that the sokushinbutsu go through. If you don’t speak any Japanese or have someone who can translate for you then you may struggle with some of the terminology used but it’s still a very unique and interesting place. Be advised that in winter it can be impossible to access this area due to the weather conditions. Very deep snow plus a very steep and narrow access road can prevent you from reaching the temple in winter months.
We had a very exciting visit as the priest prayed and than blessed each one of us with the haraigushi and than we had a tour around the temple including shinnyokai shonin's mummy , in English. The cherry blossom at the ancient gate was in full bloom while there was still snow around.
A very unique and moving experience.
Going to the country side and seeing the mummified priests was both interesting and left me with a feeling of serenity. Furthermore, everyone I meet was friendly and tried their best to explain the meaning of the sacred mountain both in English and in Japanese. Getting there was easy as well with buses going from Tsuruoka and other smaller cities. Moreover, walking from the bus station took only around 10-15 minutes, and with vending machines all over I didn't have to be afraid of dehydration. Going back to Tsuruoka, however, was more troublesome with no buses going at all (even though the tourist centre said so), upon I had to get a cab. So the place is worth a visit due to how esoteric it is but please make sure to arrange means of transportation.
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