Iō-ji Temple
醫王寺
Iō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with unique stone monuments, worth visiting for its cultural insights.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Buzan-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Kenshu, its exact founding date is unknown.
- The temple was already established by the year 1607.
What to see
- A small hill named Ontake-san west of the main hall.
- A stone monument commemorating climbing Mount Ontake.
- A stone statue of Fukan at the foot of the hill.
Getting there
- A 25-minute walk from Fukiage Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県鴻巣市大芦2213 Open in Google Maps
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