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Shuzenji Temple

Japanese: 修禅寺(しゅぜんじ)

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Highlights

  • An ancient temple said to have been founded in 807 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai).
  • The two Kongo Rikishi guardian statues at the main gate are said to date from the Fujiwara period and are well worth seeing.
  • At the "Mizuya" to the front right of the main gate, free-flowing hot spring water is used for ritual hand washing.

Contact & basic information

Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺964
Phone0558-72-0053 (8:30–16:00)
Visiting hours5:00–17:00 (grounds open to all)
FeeFree to visit the grounds
AccessAbout 10 min by bus from Shuzenji Station, get off at "Shuzenji Onsen"

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