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Ryubanzan Eishoji Temple

Address
2155 Toyoda, Yamamoto-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka
Inquiries
Ryubanzan Eishoji Temple
TEL:0942441386
Official Website (Japanese)
Area
Kusano/Yamamoto Area (Central East Area)
Genre
Flowers and trees  /  Nature and amazing landscapes  /  Shrines and temples
Method of payment
Cards and cashless payments are not accepted
Parking
・ Nearby parking: 5 spaces
・ Temporary parking: 10 spaces
・ Bus parking: Please enquire
Access
Take the Nishitetsu bus number 25, and get off at Yanagisaka (柳坂) bus stop. Walk for 15 minutes.

Autumn leaf color: Beginning of color change as of Friday, November 1, 2024

In Yamamoto-machi, beyond the wax tree lane in Yanagizaka Sone, you will find Ryubanzan Eishoji Temple at the hiking trail entrance. It is believed to have been built by Tenmu, the 40th Emperor of Japan, in 680 AD. The primary object of worship at this temple is Yakushi Nyorai, deified as a medicinal healer. Prayers were offered here for the recovery of Tenmu’s wife, Empress Jito. 
Along with Ichibata temple at Izumo Shrine in Shimane and Yamada Temple in Iyo, Ehime prefecture, this is counted as one of Japan’s Three Major Temples of Medicinal Healing. 
Upon climbing two flights of stairs, broken in to 19 stone steps and then 77, giant cedar tree trunks will appear before you, letting you know that you have reached Eisho-zenji Temple. 
Within the temple grounds, see the familiar faces of Nio statues that have been greeting visitors since the Edo period (1603-1868) along with various Buddhist stone sculptures. One of these is a Jizo statue dedicated to healing whooping cough. Another is a statue of Monju Bosatsu, the Buddhist deity of wisdom. 
The temple grounds are also home to trees such as the Japanese Raisin, known as Kenpo-nashi, and considered as a Municipally Designated Natural Monument.  In autumn, many visitors come to see the turning of the leaves.   

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