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Shiiosan Yakuoin Temple

3178 Shiio, Makabe-cho, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture

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3.3110 reviews

Cost per person

¥1,000

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Overview

Nestled in the heart of Mount Shiio, at an elevation of 200 meters, Shiiosan Yakuoin Temple is a historic temple founded in 782. This serene location features a three-story pagoda and a Yakushi Ruri-ko Nyorai statue, both designated as prefectural cultural assets. Visitors can also explore the 400-year-old Japanese nutmeg tree grove. Located in Makabe-cho, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the temple is a 20-minute drive from the Sakuragawa Chikusei Interchange. The temple offers a peaceful retreat with notable architecture and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Time to spend: 1 hour

Crowded: Quiet

Indoor & OutdoorTraditional

Additional Information

Sect: Other, Tendai Sect. Cultural Properties: Prefectural Designated Important Cultural Properties: Three-storied pagoda, Yakushi Ruri Kō Nyorai statue. Founded: 782

Shiiosan Yakuoin Temple

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