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Eikokuji Temple (Ghost Temple) (永国寺(ゆうれい寺))
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"This historic Soto sect Zen Buddhist temple is the ninth stop on the Higo pilgrimage to 33 sites sacred to the bodhisattva Kannon. Also known as the Ghost Temple, it has a hanging scroll depicting a ghost from a temple legend that has been passed down since ancient times. The pond behind the main hall is where the ghost was said to have appeared. They have a popular Ghost Festival every August, where for one night only they open a ""Ghost House"" and various festival stands set up shop."
0966222458
Review of Eikokuji
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2015/10/19
Ghost Shrine
Atmosphere was not good. Better not to go in as there were much more attractive shrines to visit in...
Reviewed:2020/03/25
幽霊の掛け軸が有名！
Reviewed:2019/09/30
西郷隆盛の本陣と幽霊図
Details
- Address
- Kumamoto Pref. Hitoyoshishi Dotemachi 5 [map]
- Phone
- 0966222458
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Admission fee to worship]Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(20spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 0-30 minutes
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Access
Kumamoto Areas
Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.
