1-6-46 Narita-cho, Okaya, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Naritasan Renge Fudoin is a branch temple of Naritasan located in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture. Situated on a hill, it offers scenic views of Lake Suwa, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Kamaguchi Floodgate, especially beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring. The temple is accessible by car with free parking available near the main hall, or via a steep 221-step staircase. Visitors can explore the main hall, which houses a Fudo Myoo statue darkened by goma fire rituals, and may encounter monks in training. Goma fire rituals are held on the 29th of each month. The temple grounds also feature a waterfall, a torii gate on a hill, and a park above the temple complex.