Kentokusan Erinji Temple

Temple
This temple famous for its gardens, a nationally-designed historic site and scenic area, was chosen by samurai warlord Takeda Shingen to serve as his family's temple. It also boasts many attractions including a good number of cultural properties such as its four-legged gate, a National Important Cultural Property, and the family gravesite of Takeda Shingen, a prefecturally-designated Historical Site. Every April 12, the temple is packed with people attending the Shingen Festival.

Spot details

Address
Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Enzanoyashiki 2280 map map Map
Phone
0553333011
Hours
8:30-16:30
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee]Adults500yen, High school students300yen
Parking Lot
Available
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • There are a couple of must sees in this temple founded in the 14th century which is the burial place of Shingen Takeda.
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.06.25
    Following Shousenkyou Valley, we visited Erinji Buddhist Temple of the Rinzai zen sect in Koushuu City. There are a couple of must sees in this temple founded in the 14th century which is also the...
  • 武田信玄の菩提寺
    4.0 Reviewed : 2023.02.24
    乾徳山恵林寺は、臨済宗妙心派の名刹で、元徳2年(1330)に夢窓国師が創建しました。甲斐国の戦国武将である武田信玄の菩提寺で、コロナ前は武田神社とともに一番観光客が訪れていました。ツアーや個人的にも何ども訪れています。今回、旅行中に塩山を通り、久しぶりに訪れていました。珍しくつれあいが、「ここにまた来たかったんだ。」と言ってました。冬なので木々はまだ枯れていますが、境内の松の木が「正に盆栽...
  • 武田不動尊脇の暗闇へも進んでみましょう!
    5.0 Reviewed : 2022.10.16
    夢窓国師の代表的な築庭庭園として有名な庭園はもちろん観応えがありますが、撮影禁止の堂内を鶯張りの廊下を通って進んだ明王殿に安置されている武田信玄の等身大不動明王「武田不動尊」に向かって右脇の暗闇を手探りで進んで行くと、運が良ければ武田菱に触れることが出来ます。徳川幕府の側用人だった柳沢吉保が此処に眠っていることは初めて知りました。

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