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Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuuki-ji
日本、〒193-8686 東京都八王子市高尾町２１７７
A temple of the Chisan school of Shingon Buddhism located on Mount Takao, and one of the three main head temples in the Kanto region. It enshrines Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha) and Inarigongen. The temple preserves many historically significant buildings, including a Gongendō (a hall dedicated to a Gongen deity) that retains the appearance of a shrine from before the separation of Shinto and Buddhism.
History
According to tradition, the temple was founded in the 16th year of the Tenpyō era (744 CE) by the monk Gyōki, by imperial decree of Emperor Shōmu, as a prayer temple to protect the eastern provinces. During the Eikyō era, Jungen, who came from Daigo-ji, enshrined Inarigongen, a deity rooted in mountain worship, and the temple subsequently flourished as a training ground for Shugendō (mountain asceticism). Documents from the Edo period also record that the Hōjō clan, specifically Hōjō Ujiteru, donated land to the temple grounds.
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:00
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
An ancient temple on Mount Takao, a sacred mountain of Shugendo. Known for Tengu worship.
An ancient temple located on Mount Takao, a sacred mountain of Shugendo. Famous for Tengu worship, it is bustling with activity during the New Year and the special New Year Grand Gomha Fire Rite.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Ancient temple on Mount Takao
- ・Tengu worship
- ・New Year Grand Gomha Fire Rite
- Around February 3Setsubun Tona-shiki (Bean-throwing Rite)
Bean-throwing by the year's men and women or celebrities.
On February 3, a Tona-shiki rite is performed featuring bean-throwing by the year's men and women or celebrities.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Bean-throwing
- ・Tona-shiki rite
- Second Sunday of MarchFire-Walking Festival
The brave 'Kase Sanmai Fire-Walking Festival' where Yamabushi walk barefoot on burning coals.
On the second Sunday of March, the 'Kase Sanmai Fire-Walking Festival' is held at the foot of the mountain. Yamabushi monks walk barefoot across burning coals, followed by general participants who also cross to pray for good health and safety.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Yamabushi fire-walking
- ・General public can participate in fire-walking
- ・Prayers for good health and safety
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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