Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
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チョイワルオヤジ
Itami, Japan494 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We had shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) for lunch.
Advance reservations are required.
We ate at the restaurant in the Omotobo temple.
It's a very impressive temple. Apparently up to 100 people can dine at once.
There are tables in a tatami-floored room, so it's very relaxing.
The dishes, which looked like they might have been meat, were beautifully presented
and elegantly seasoned, so it was great to enjoy shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) for the first time in a long time.
Advance reservations are required.
We ate at the restaurant in the Omotobo temple.
It's a very impressive temple. Apparently up to 100 people can dine at once.
There are tables in a tatami-floored room, so it's very relaxing.
The dishes, which looked like they might have been meat, were beautifully presented
and elegantly seasoned, so it was great to enjoy shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) for the first time in a long time.
Written September 29, 2023
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hiro-pochi
Kunitachi, Japan5,119 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Temple with many highlights. It is said to be the three major head temples of the Chisan school of the Shingon sect, Narita-san Mountain and Kawasaki Daishi. There is a button to play Saburo Kitajima's song.
There is also a Benzaiten, which washes money and hopes for better luck. And on the way back, there was immediate blessing.
Goshuin is also served.
Thank you very much.
There is also a Benzaiten, which washes money and hopes for better luck. And on the way back, there was immediate blessing.
Goshuin is also served.
Thank you very much.
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Written January 5, 2025
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Mick
Bangkok, Thailand133 contributions
Jun 2020
I wouldn't got o Mount Takao purely for this temple but it is a nice add on for a stroll along the Takao walking paths.
Written June 17, 2020
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Higuma 2017
Australia1,220 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
...if you want some peace, away from the crowds. Fabulous statues of Tengu. A must see for Tengu and Yokai aficionados. As for goshuin, avoid the skinny guy, who writes the sloppiest goshuin with a blunt brush.
Written June 8, 2018
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KarmicJourney
20 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
If you find yourself at Mt Takao and visiting a monkey park, take a short walk (follow the map) to the top of the mountain - just follow the signs for the temple. You will past the first torii gate, and see a small shrine on the left. Then, follow the path and you'll run into a fork. Take the left if you want to climb some stairs, take the right if you just want to walk on a flat path.
I see some people (older people) wearing backpacks and hiking shoes. If you're fairly fit, you probably don't need to - I just wore regular shoes to get to the top. At the temple, there are some small souvenir kiosks and a couple of food areas. Take your time to examine the different worship areas.
After you're done with the temple, make your way down and you can stop at the Buddhist Stupa before you reach the fork.
It was a good walk for us. It'll probably be really pretty during fall as the trees will probably turn color. :)
** Only go here if you find yourself at Mt Takao. We went here only because we wanted to see some monkeys at the Monkey Park. We're glad we went though. There are so many different temples and shrines to see in Japan so it was fun for us.**
I see some people (older people) wearing backpacks and hiking shoes. If you're fairly fit, you probably don't need to - I just wore regular shoes to get to the top. At the temple, there are some small souvenir kiosks and a couple of food areas. Take your time to examine the different worship areas.
After you're done with the temple, make your way down and you can stop at the Buddhist Stupa before you reach the fork.
It was a good walk for us. It'll probably be really pretty during fall as the trees will probably turn color. :)
** Only go here if you find yourself at Mt Takao. We went here only because we wanted to see some monkeys at the Monkey Park. We're glad we went though. There are so many different temples and shrines to see in Japan so it was fun for us.**
Written June 28, 2013
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Eli Mikhael
Jakarta, Indonesia47 contributions
Dec 2019
I visited when the autumn colors were still out and it was a magical experience - the temple itself was unique with tengu (mountain guardian) statues and dango stalls, which was perfect for the chilly weather.
Written December 7, 2019
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akmacca
Krakow, Poland434 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
It is on the way to the top of Takao so it is a great place to stop, discover, recharge and take some great photos. It was very busy mid-week when I was there but don't allow that to stop you. Everything is in Japanese and I had no idea what the local people were doing or what was involved with many of the stalls selling all sorts of religious trinkets. But that is the fun of it observing customs that are different from your norm.
Written November 21, 2018
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Peter Chen
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan834 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
It’s a temple that you will pass by if you are heading to the top of takaosan.
It’s
Quite interesting and you can ask for your fortune, also do a few things to purify your soul !
Make sure to stop by and relax yourself here !
It’s
Quite interesting and you can ask for your fortune, also do a few things to purify your soul !
Make sure to stop by and relax yourself here !
Written November 7, 2018
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,695 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This is just a moderately-sized temple on the way up Mt Takao. Quite a few statues of men with beaks. Nothing extraordinary compared to the many beautiful temples and shrines in Japan, but pleasant enough.
Written October 29, 2018
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synergy
Pensacola, FL486 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The Takaosan Temple is on the way up the hill towards the top of Takao. The displays are really pretty cool to look at, old and sacred. There's numerous places for sitting and meditating, resting and just taking in the peace of the area. try it!
Written August 27, 2018
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