Rengein Tanjoji Temple Okunoin

This Shingon Risshu sect Buddhist temple located in Tamana city is Kyushu's main temple for the sect. Koen Daibosatsu is its principle object of worship. Okunoin was built in 1978 to commemorate 800 years since the passing of the Buddhist priest Koen. Originally, it was a training hall for Buddhist priests, but today many patrons visit to improve their luck and ward off misfortune.

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Tamanashi Tsuiji 1512-77 Map
Area: Tamana Area
Phone: 0968743533
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Pilgrimage fee] Adults 200yen, Elementary/Junior high school students 150yen
[Sutra copying/Zen meditation] 1,000yen each (reservation required)
Parking Lot: Available(700spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available(GroundsNot available. Smoking area available near the Wednesday building)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (Only walking around the grounds is allowed, not inside the hall)