Jōraku-ji

📍 Nagano, Nagano Prefecture · Bessho Onsen 2347, Ueda

About

Mountain 金剛山
Sect 天台宗
Principal 妙観察智如来
Founded 825年(天長2年)
Founder 円仁(慈覚大師)
Heritage 石造多宝塔(国重要文化財)

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

8:00–17:00

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Jōraku-ji stands in Bessho Onsen, an area long celebrated as a hot spring destination, where it has brought solace to people's hearts since ancient times. This sacred place uniquely combines the therapeutic waters of the hot spring with devotion to the Buddha, offering healing for both body and spirit. Many visitors to Bessho Onsen have sought not only physical healing through the waters but also spiritual peace at this temple. When you clasp your hands in prayer within the serene grounds, the fatigue of everyday life will naturally be soothed.

Benefits

physical healthfulfillment of wisheshousehold harmonywarding off misfortunefreedom from illnessmental stabilitygood fortune

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