Wakasa Jingūji
📍 Fukui, Obama · 30-4 Jingūji, Obama, Fukui 917-0241
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
An ancient Tendai Buddhist temple in Wakasa, enshrining one of the oldest Amitabha Buddha statues in the Kansai region. Over 1,200 years, it has embodied Buddhist-Shinto syncretism, continuing to welcome pilgrims under the protection of both Wakasa deities and Amitabha Buddha.
Benefits
solemn practiceBuddhist wisdomlongevity
More to visit
Eihei-ji
Fukui
Heiizenji Hakusan Shrine
Katsuyama
⛩️
Wakasa Hiko Shrine
Obama
Wakuri Mibu Jinja
Fukui Prefecture
Keyamiguro Ryujin Jinja
Fukui
Gotanjoji Gohō Jinja
Echizen City