Yubuku Shrine

What it is

• One of Zenkoji Temple's three guardian shrines.
• One of Zenkoji Temple's seven shrines.
• Dedicated to the deity Takeminakata-no-kami.
• Contains a mausoleum for Zenkoji founder Gankō Honda.

What to see

• Onbashira pillars stand within the grounds.
• Three zelkova trees are designated natural monuments.
• Zelkova trees are estimated to be 700 to 900 years old.
• Present main hall and worship hall completed in 1862.
• Large stone in mausoleum is believed to be Gankō Honda's grave.

When to go

• Onbashira Festival is held every Tiger and Monkey year.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.