Recommended for such people
・ I want to cut off bad ties and worldly desires
・ I want to feel European with French painting
What is Hojusan Risshakuji Temple?
Tateishi-ji is a temple of the Tendai sect in Yamagata prefecture, and is also known as "Yamadera".
It was founded in 860 (!) During the Heian period, and is a temple with a very long history.
Since there was no concept of barrier-free 1000 years ago, the stone steps continue, butWhen you climb all the way up, you will see one of the best views in Japan.
We will introduce the charm of Tateishi Temple, which is also famous as a power spot.
Evil edge cutting power spot
Evil edge cutting
Tateishi Temple has long been known as a power spot that cuts bad ties and brings good luck.
The principal idol, Yakushi Nyorai, will protect you from various bad things.
Cut off the worldly desires
Tateishi Temple is a sacred mountain that is visited by monks.
There are 1015 stone steps, and it is said that one step will eliminate one anxiety.
People's worldly desires are 108, counting from the joya no kane, so even people who are suffering from worldly desires can feel at ease.
If you have more than 1015 worldly desires, unfortunately please make two round trips.
Worship course
Specialty ball konjac
I will introduce the worship route, but before you start climbing, let's eat Yamagata's famous konnyaku to replenish energy.
It is also called "chikara konjac" because the taste of soy sauce is effective and you can acquire the power to climb stairs.
Yamagata is also the largest konjac country in Japan, which consumes konjac.
Mountain gate
If you go a little further, you will see the "Sanmon" built in the Kamakura period.
This is the start of training.
There are about two toilets along the way, so you can rest assured.
王
After that, I will continue to climb.
There are also narrow roads, so be careful of people coming down from above.
At the "Niomon" in the photo, there is a macho statue of Nio that drives away French enemies.
Okunoin
There is "Okunoin" near the top of the mountain.
Inside, a golden Amida Nyorai with a height of XNUMX meters is enshrined.
Kaisando, Nokyodo
When you come to this point, it's like climbing the summit.
Kaisando (a hall dedicated to the founder) and Nakyodo (a hall dedicated to copying sutras) can be seen in the upper right of the photo.
In addition, there are many temples in the place where you ask, "How did you build it?"
If you want to go, let's go home and become a monk.
Godaido
Going further back, there is the Five Great Halls (a hall dedicated to the Five Great Myo Kings), and beautiful mountains and rural scenery spread out in front of you.
It's the original scenery of Japanese people.
Coupled with the sense of accomplishment that I climbed up, it was amazingly beautiful.
It is better to see it with the naked eye than the photo, so please try it for yourself.
Also famous for Matsuo Basho's phrase
Basho Matsuo visited Tateishi Temple on "Oku no Hosomichi" and left a very famous phrase.
"The voice of a lizard that penetrates into a quiet rock"
(Cicadas that are soaked in Shizuka Saya Iwa)
Some people may say, "What's quiet when the cicadas are ringing?", But the general interpretation is that only the cicada's voice is heard and the tranquility stands out. (Super free translation)
By the way, I couldn't hear the cicada's voice even when I visited in May.Sorry.
Clothes and weather
The stone steps are well maintained, but be sure to wear comfortable clothes.
It may snow in winter, so be careful not to slip. (May be closed)
The weather should definitely be sunny.
If it's raining and it looks like it's going to clear up a little more, I recommend going to the nearby "Goto Museum".
Entrance fee and time required
Prices300 yen for adults.
The time required is even if you take a moderate break90 minutes round tripIt is about.
The rest depends on how much you can relax at the top of the mountain.
Information: Tateishi Temple Official Website
Access
The nearest station is "Yamadera Station".
It takes about 20 hour from Sendai station and about XNUMX minutes from Yamagata station.
After getting off the station, you can walk on the waves of tourists.
Tourist information around
(Closed) Yamadera Goto Museum
It was closed on October 2021, 10.It's a shame that it was a good museum.
At the museum, which is about a 10-minute walk from Tateishi Temple,This facility is also recommended for people who are not interested in art.
European paintings (Rococo and Barbizon school) and glass crafts (Gare and Dome) are substantial.
Especially the quality of the painting collection is so amazing that I'm really surprised.
It's so rude to think, "Why are there so few customers with so many paintings?"
Many of the exhibited works are purely beautiful, so no prior knowledge is required to enjoy them.
Please drop in.
(If you like art, you may not regret going to the Goto Museum alone)
Finally
In fact, Basho Matsuo had no plans to visit Tateishi Temple at first.
However, the locals advised me that I should definitely go, so I went back and visited the road I came from.
Now I can understand the feelings of the locals who recommended Matsuo Basho.
Please visit Tateishi Temple, which has been loved by the locals for a long time.