A Shingon sect temple at the foot of Mount Tara (996 meters), known as a base temple for the Kyushu Eighty-Eight Sacred Places pilgrimage circuit following the footsteps of Kukai (Kobo Daishi). The temple name Henjoin derives from Kobo Daishi's posthumous title Henjo Kongo, reflecting the depth of devotion to the Daishi. It serves as a central site among the ascetic practice sites of the Taradate …

Henjoin Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple located at the foot of Mt. Taradake (elevation 996m) in Tara Town, Saga Prefecture. The exact date of its founding is unknown, but it is believed to have been established during the early Heian period (around the 9th century), inspired by the missionary ac…