Sanbutsu-ji Temple

Information

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 Hours

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

Closed

No closing days

Price / 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 Transport

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

Address / Location

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

Tweets

神崎修生＠福岡県糟屋郡宇美町信行寺 @shingyoji1610 - 2020-11-06: [Video of Sutra Reading]
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ShimadenGO🍛(｀・ω・´＊) @SHIMADEN - 2016-10-22: NHK: Large cracks found in foundation rocks of #Japan's Important Cultural Property Monjudo at temple Sanbutsu-ji i… https://t.co/7x674qetNK
ShimadenGO🎃(｀・ω・´＊) @SHIMADEN - 2016-10-22: NHK: Large cracks found in foundation rocks of #Japan's Important Cultural Property Monjudo at temple Sanbutsu-ji i… https://t.co/7x674qetNK
Lucy @Lucy1205 - 2016-07-06: Sanbutsu-dou building in Rinnou-ji Temple in Nikkou, Tochigi Prefecture. #Trz #tarazu #twhz https://t.co/9PMTor3RcT
Omoroi JAPAN @OmoroiJAPAN - 2016-02-08: Sanbutsu-ji #temple was built in the cliff. Amazing. #Tottori #Japan https://t.co/E7C1A7ezP8
Spoon & Tamago @Johnny_Strategy - 2015-12-08: This home in Kure, Japan must have been inspired by the Sanbutsu-ji temple. (photo by @you_nagi) https://t.co/0DQIln9nPt
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