Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
Takaosan Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple
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Mick
Bangkok, Thailand133 contributions
June 2020
I wouldn't got o Mount Takao purely for this temple but it is a nice add on for a stroll along the Takao walking paths.
Written 17 June 2020
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Higuma 2017
Australia1,147 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
...if you want some peace, away from the crowds. Fabulous statues of Tengu. A must see for Tengu and Yokai aficionados. As for goshuin, avoid the skinny guy, who writes the sloppiest goshuin with a blunt brush.
Written 8 June 2018
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KarmicJourney
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June 2013 • Couples
If you find yourself at Mt Takao and visiting a monkey park, take a short walk (follow the map) to the top of the mountain - just follow the signs for the temple. You will past the first torii gate, and see a small shrine on the left. Then, follow the path and you'll run into a fork. Take the left if you want to climb some stairs, take the right if you just want to walk on a flat path.
I see some people (older people) wearing backpacks and hiking shoes. If you're fairly fit, you probably don't need to - I just wore regular shoes to get to the top. At the temple, there are some small souvenir kiosks and a couple of food areas. Take your time to examine the different worship areas.
After you're done with the temple, make your way down and you can stop at the Buddhist Stupa before you reach the fork.
It was a good walk for us. It'll probably be really pretty during fall as the trees will probably turn color. :)
** Only go here if you find yourself at Mt Takao. We went here only because we wanted to see some monkeys at the Monkey Park. We're glad we went though. There are so many different temples and shrines to see in Japan so it was fun for us.**
I see some people (older people) wearing backpacks and hiking shoes. If you're fairly fit, you probably don't need to - I just wore regular shoes to get to the top. At the temple, there are some small souvenir kiosks and a couple of food areas. Take your time to examine the different worship areas.
After you're done with the temple, make your way down and you can stop at the Buddhist Stupa before you reach the fork.
It was a good walk for us. It'll probably be really pretty during fall as the trees will probably turn color. :)
** Only go here if you find yourself at Mt Takao. We went here only because we wanted to see some monkeys at the Monkey Park. We're glad we went though. There are so many different temples and shrines to see in Japan so it was fun for us.**
Written 28 June 2013
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Eli Mikhael
Jakarta, Indonesia47 contributions
Dec 2019
I visited when the autumn colors were still out and it was a magical experience - the temple itself was unique with tengu (mountain guardian) statues and dango stalls, which was perfect for the chilly weather.
Written 7 December 2019
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akmacca
Krakow, Poland438 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
It is on the way to the top of Takao so it is a great place to stop, discover, recharge and take some great photos. It was very busy mid-week when I was there but don't allow that to stop you. Everything is in Japanese and I had no idea what the local people were doing or what was involved with many of the stalls selling all sorts of religious trinkets. But that is the fun of it observing customs that are different from your norm.
Written 21 November 2018
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Peter Chen
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan856 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
It’s a temple that you will pass by if you are heading to the top of takaosan.
It’s
Quite interesting and you can ask for your fortune, also do a few things to purify your soul !
Make sure to stop by and relax yourself here !
It’s
Quite interesting and you can ask for your fortune, also do a few things to purify your soul !
Make sure to stop by and relax yourself here !
Written 7 November 2018
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,697 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This is just a moderately-sized temple on the way up Mt Takao. Quite a few statues of men with beaks. Nothing extraordinary compared to the many beautiful temples and shrines in Japan, but pleasant enough.
Written 29 October 2018
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synergy
Pensacola, FL487 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The Takaosan Temple is on the way up the hill towards the top of Takao. The displays are really pretty cool to look at, old and sacred. There's numerous places for sitting and meditating, resting and just taking in the peace of the area. try it!
Written 27 August 2018
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olafoomes
Amstelveen, The Netherlands1,660 contributions
Nov 2017
On your way up via trail number 1 (and possibly trail number 3 as well) you will pass this Temple complex for sure. It's really a fine looking complex with a lot of activity taking place there. It's really worth a further looking around there before you continue your climb up. Most prominant are the statues of two gods, one with a long nose and one with a crow beak. You can find them at different places on the Temple ground as well as the different souvenir shops in all kind of forms and shapes.
Written 3 December 2017
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Having visited around 20 Temples and Shrines in Kyoto and Tokyo during 2 weeks of our holiday in Japan, this place is mediocre, especially since tourists are not allowed to enter the Temple.
Written 12 November 2017
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