20 minutes by car from Washin-mura
Introducing Jinnyaji Temple, the oldest temple in the Kanto region, located 20 minutes from Washin-mura.
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Kanozan Jinnyaji is the oldest temple in the Kanto region. It is popular for New Year's visits. There is also a famous sea of clouds spot nearby. Quoting from the official website: Kanozan Jinnyaji was founded 1,424 years ago by Prince Shotoku as the fourth oldest temple in Japan and the oldest in Kanto. It is one of the three major Shugendo mountains in Kanto (Kanozan, Mt. Tsukuba in Ibaraki, and Mt. Haruna in Gunma). It is bustling with visitors during the New Year for prayers such as warding off evil, traffic safety, and memorial services. It is known for cherry blossoms in spring, cool mountain climbing in summer, and autumn leaves. The grounds feature the Important Cultural Property gate and various historic buildings. The treasure hall displays valuable sculptures and Buddhist statues, and access is convenient today via the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line and Tateyama Expressway.
FAQ
How to get to Jinnyaji?
It is a 20-minute drive from Washin-mura.