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A renowned mountain sanctuary at 900m elevation covered in thousands of tengu masks, a premier Kanto power spot
40 min by bus from JR Numata Station
445 Kamihatchi-machi, Numata, Gunma
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A nationally famous Soto Zen temple known as the "Tengu Temple." Founded in 848, it is located in the mountains of Kashouzan at 900m elevation. The grounds display thousands of tengu masks including a massive 6.5m demon face, creating a breathtaking landscape. A unique custom exists of borrowing a large tengu mask at New Year and returning it the following year. A major Kanto power spot where teng…
Kashouzan Ryugeiin Mirokuji temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 848 by the Buddhist monk Jikaku Daishi Ennin. Situated on the slopes of Mt. Kashouzan at approximately 900 meters elevation, it has long served as a sacred mountain site and a base for Shugendo mountain asceticism. Duri…
Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).
Derived from the enshrined deity "弥勒菩薩"
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