Takaosan Yakuoin Temple: A journey to purify the mind
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Takaosan Yakuoin Temple is a temple located on Mt. Takaosan in Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan. You can buy a one-day pass on the Keio Line and take it to Takaosanguchi Station to get to the foot of the mountain.
The official name of the temple is Takaosan Yakuoin Yukiji Temple, and statues of Tengu, which can be said to be the symbol of Mt. Takao, can be seen everywhere in the temple. There are also many popular spots such as the "Wish Wheel Diving" where you can pray while passing through the wheel, and the "Lucky Octopus" where you can bring good luck by touching the head.
The gate of the mountain, the four heavenly kings, Zengchangtian, Guangmutian, Duowentian, and Chiguotian guard the gate of Yaowangyuan
The six senses are the five senses of eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and body, plus the mind that determines right and wrong.
The Eight Dragon King Halls are blessed by the Golden Dragon King and are a powerful attraction for wealth and vitality.
The "Ohondo" of Yakuo-in Temple is where the great god Izawa Daigongen is enshrined. When you look up, you can see a large-scale Tengu mask with a proud and powerful look.
There is also a huge red torii, a shrine to remove bad luck, and a holy heaven dedicated to the god of joy, which is very suitable for worship and prayer🙏🙏