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Katsukawa Sokushou Myououin
大津市葛川坊村町１５５
Located deep in the mountains in the northern suburbs of Otsu City, this is a training ground for Tendai Shugendo (a syncretic tradition of Tendai Buddhism and Shugendo mountain asceticism). It also serves as the Oku-no-in (remote sanctuary) of Mudoji (Temple of the Immovable One) on the East Peak of Enryakuji on Mount Hiei.
History
Founded in 859 CE (Jogan 1) by the monk Sogou as a place for ascetic practice. Sogou is known as the founder of the Sen-nichi Ehougyou (a rigorous form of walking meditation involving 1,000 days of circumambulating the mountain peaks) and is associated with the Oku-no-in of Mudoji on Mount Hiei. The temple's origin is said to trace back to when Sogou attained a vision of Fudou Myouou (the Immovable Wisdom King) at the Third Waterfall and enshrined a statue of Senju Kannon (Thousand-Handed Kannon) carved from a sacred tree.
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What visitors say
Situated at the trailhead of the Hira Mountain range, the shrine grounds are impressive for their beautiful streams, lush greenery, and the striking contrast of red bridges. It is a renowned spot for autumn foliage (koyo) and attracts many visitors. Parking is available in the surrounding area on a donation basis. As the surrounding area consists of mountain trails, it is recommended to take precautions against bears, such as wearing bear bells, when entering the mountains.
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