Engaku-ji Temple

A temple of the Shingon sect’s Daigo school of Buddhism, this was built in 807 as a temple dedicated to Kannon by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, the first Seii Taishogun (literally “great general” who subdues the barbarians). The temple enshrines a statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu which is said to be the work of Shotoku Taishi. People believed Maguchi Kannon watched over the entrance to port, and one time when sailors were caught in a storm they chopped off their topknot and offered prayers, and reportedly spotted a light coming from an old cryptomeria on the grounds which saved them. Sights not to be missed include those topknots tablets that were offered and boat-shaped ema (votive pictures), the Engakuji Yakushido-naizushi, a miniature shrine with double doors which is an important cultural property, and temple treasures including the image of Shaka Nyorai in Nirvana embroidered with the hair of 84,000 people and Sanjusan Kannon-zo.

Spot details

Address: Aomori Pref. Nishitsugarugunfukauramachi Fukaura Hamamachi 275 Map
Area: Shirakami Mountains Area
Phone: 0173742029
Hours: [Apr.- Nov.]8:00-17:00
[Dec.- Mar.]8:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Temple Admission fee to worship]Adults400yen(300yen), High School Students250yen(150yen), Elementary and Junior High School Students100yen(50yen)
() is 20people and above Fees for groups
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(fukaura-town-fuee-wi-fi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (possible only within the grounds. No buildings allowed)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available