Nunobiki Kannon Shakusonji Temple

4.5

"This is the common name of Shakusonji Temple, a temple of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism located in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. Famous as the birthplace of the legend of ""a cow led a woman to Zenkoji Temple,"" the temple is dedicated to Kannon Bodhisattva. The Kannondo Kuden is a nationally Important Cultural Property, and Hakusansha Shaden is a designated Prefectural Treasure. In addition, it is the 29th temple of the Shinano 33 Kannon Sacred Places, drawing visits by many worshippers."

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Komoroshi Okubo 2250 Map
Area: Eastern Shinshu Area
Phone: 0267230520
Hours: 9:00-17:00
[Winter] 9:00-16:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(Cars10spaces, Large-sized vehicles2spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Historically spiritual center of japan

Reviewed : 2018.11.12

One of the spiritual center in Japan.the monk used to study here.one of the the temples here is on the cliff! U should check the pic.that is very unique even in Japan .must see. If u are lucky, u...
A most charming temple, in a great location

Reviewed : 2017.05.15

First this is a tiny temple located on the side of a very steep gorge well outside of the city of Komoro in Nagano Prefecture. The guides we read advise that the trail to the temple is difficult and...
断崖絶壁にかかる観音堂

Reviewed : 2021.05.09

「牛にひかれて善光寺参り」の伝説の舞台となった天台宗の名刹。正式名称は「布引山・釈尊寺」。鬱蒼とした木々と岩壁に囲まれた急坂の山道を登る途中には様々なお地蔵さまが祀られている。岩に牛の姿が現れているといわれる、牛岩や善光寺まで続くと言われる岩穴など、そこそこ見所もある。ゆっくり登って20分ほど目前に釈尊寺が現れる。振り返った目線の上には断崖絶壁にかかる観音堂（重文）。登りきると左の崖に観音堂そして...