Dainichibō Temple
大日坊
See a rare self-mummified monk and ancient Buddha statue at this historic temple.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha temple, founded as Yudono-san Sohonzan Takimizudera Kongoin Oami Dainichibo.
- Dedicated to Yudono-san Gongen, a hidden Buddha.
- Moved to its current location in 1936 after a landslide.
What to see
- A Sokushinbutsu (self-mummified monk) of Shinnyokai Shonin.
- A copper standing Nyorai statue, a National Important Cultural Property.
- The Nyorai statue dates from the 6th to 7th century.
When to go
- The main deity is displayed only in the years of the Ox and Ram.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
山形県鶴岡市大網11 Open in Google Maps
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