contains elements of Buddhism, Shinto and mountain worship.
A worthy of special mention characteristic of the Rokugo Manzan culture is the predominance of stone statues of Buddhas and other deities and guardians.
Futagoji Temple (両子寺)
Located close to the peak of Mount Futago is Futagoji, an important temple with a history of over1300 years.
The temple was prosperities as religious austerities place in AD 900~1200.
Futagoji's grounds cover a wide area on the forested slopes of the mountain, with stone and gravel paths.
A pair of stone Nio Guardians stand at the start of the traditional temple approach below the parking lots,
from where a ten minute ascent up a flight of steps brings you to the main temple buildings.
Among them are the Gomado Hall which is dedicated to Fudomyoo, a protector of Buddhism, and the Okunoin Hall,
which enshrines the thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva.
For the more adventurous, there is a slightly challenging path to climb,
which beyond the temple buildings to see several natural creations such as narrow openings through large rocks.
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (8:30 to 16:30 from December to February)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Opened All Year round
Admission: 200 yen
Access Information:
Because of public transport, it is very inconvenient to get to the temples.
The most convenient method to get around is a rental car.
Rental car outlets can be found at Oita Airport and in Usa and Beppu.
There is also a daily guided bus tour of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Japanese, which covers Usa Shrine and the other temples.
The bus departs from Oita Station and also stops at Beppu and Usa Stations before visiting the various shrines and temples and returning via Oita Airport to Beppu and Oita.
The cost is between 3000 and 5500 yen depending on boarding and alighting stations.
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