12th temple on the Bando Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage
Main deity: Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva
The characters for Tripitaka Xuanzang, famous for Journey to the West, catch your eye
It seems that his bones have been divided
A very impressive tower has been built.
On the way to the Tripitaka Xuanzang Bone Tower, there is a pine tree with cones the size of a baby's face and a large turtle on the left rear.
It seems that not many people come here, and the turtle was looking forward to it
There is a simple map in the pamphlet and a route to get there on foot, but I couldn't find the entrance, so I asked a local who was weeding at the hospital.
I just kept walking along the side of the electric pole just opposite the parking lot on the temple grounds facing the road.
See the entrance photo
Visited on a weekday after the 2025 Golden Week
Besides the chrysanthemum festival, the temple hosts seasonal festivals, traditional tea ceremonies, and other cultural events that attract visitors and locals alike.
The temple houses several historical artifacts, including statues of Buddha and other religious icons, as well as ancient scrolls and manuscripts.
Yes, visitors can take part in meditation sessions, traditional tea ceremonies, and guided tours that provide deeper insights into the temple's history and practices.
The temple is beautiful year-round, but the chrysanthemum festival in autumn and the spring cherry blossom season are particularly popular times to visit.
Local folklore speaks of the temple being protected by guardian spirits, and it is said that prayers made here are particularly powerful, adding a mystical allure to the site.
