Risshaku-ji Temple (Yama-dera)

Information
Risshaku-ji Temple, or also called Yamadera, was constructed in 860 by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) as a branch of Enryaku-ji Temple in Mt. Hiei-zan, Kyoto. Most of the temple's buildings were once burnt out at the end of the Muromachi period (1336 - 1573), but they were restored in 1543.
Near the Sanmon gate at the foot of the mountain, there are a total of 1,050 stone steps which lead to the Okunoin hall on the top. At the back of the temple grounds, there is a tiny Nokyo-do hall stands on the high cliff. Its scenery is breathtaking and looks like a piece of ink-painting.
Opening Hours
- 8:00 - 17:00
Closed
- No closing days
Price / Entrance Fee
- 300 yen
Access / Public Transport
- 7 minutes walk from JR Yamadera Station
Related Links
- 歴史が灯る 山寺 芭蕉の風景に会いに行こう 山寺観光協会 (Only available in Japanese)
Address / Location
- 4456-1, Yamadera, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, 999-3301
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