Engaku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon Daigo sect temple founded in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro.
• The temple is dedicated to the Eleven-faced Kannon and served the Tsugaru clan.
• It houses maritime faith materials designated as important folk cultural properties.
• The current main hall and mountain gate were constructed in 1920.

What to see

• The Yakushido inner shrine is a designated National Important Cultural Property.
• A large cedar tree on the grounds once served as a landmark for sailors.
• The Yakushido hall which dates back to its construction in 1847.
• A collection of historical maritime faith materials and cultural artifacts.

Getting there

• The temple is a 20-minute walk from JR Fukaura Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.