An ancient Tendai temple in Fujioka that has walked alongside the city's history. The principal Yakushi Nyorai has long been revered as Fujioka's guardian Buddha. The grounds contain a Yakushi hall counted among Fujioka's Twelve Yakushi, worshipped for medical blessings. Fujioka developed along a Nakasendo side route, also serving as a traveler safety prayer site. The great ginkgo turns golden in …

Founded by imperial order of Emperor Shomu in the Nara period as a temple to pray for peace in the eastern provinces. Established as a Tendai temple in the Heian period, becoming one of Kozuke Province's prominent temples. In the Kamakura period, local warrior bands became devotees and the temple co…