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Sanbutsu-ji Temple

Travel Guide - Sanbutsu-ji Temple

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1,300 years ago, Shugendo (Mountain Buddhism) started at Mt. Mitoku, and Sanbutsu-ji Temple was founded by Buddhist devotees in 706. Its Nageire-do Hall, built into the face of a treacherous 520 meters high cliff near the mountain’s summit, is regarded as sacred ground to members of Shugendo. Wrapped in mystery, how it was constructed even to this day is not fully understood. From the Main Hall at the base of Mt. Mitoku to Nageire-do Hall, it takes about 50 minutes.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 8:00 - 17:00 *admission for Nageire-do Hall is until 15:00

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • To Hondo main hall and Treasure Hall: 400 yen (General, Adult); 200 yen (Child)
  • To Nageire-do Hall: 600 yen (General, Adult); 300 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 38 minutes from JR Kurayoshi Station by the bus bound for Mitokusan. Get off at Mitokusan Sando-iriguchi Bus stop.

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 1010, Mitoku, Misasa-cho Tohaku-gun, Tottori, 682-0132
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