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Kashouzan
群馬県
A renowned mountain sanctuary at 900m elevation covered in thousands of tengu masks, a premier Kanto power spot
Founded
848
Type
Temple
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40 min by bus from JR Numata Station
445 Kamihatchi-machi, Numata, Gunma
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Temple
Founded 848
1178 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Soto Zen
Overview
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…
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Origins
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…
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Divine Benefits
Long Life
Rebirth in Pure Land
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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