Harutaki-in

Shungakuin is known as the temple where Toyotomi Hidenaga is enshrined. It's a must-visit place for history fans, as it displays materials from the Hidenaga era, such as portraits, seal boxes, and more. There are other historical tourist spots nearby, such as Katsurayama Kamihachiman Shrine and Horyuji Temple. In addition, there is a model course called "Traveling with Toyotomi Hidenaga, the Right Arm of the Shogun, and the Castle Town" around Shungakuin. If you're interested in Toyotomi Hidenaga, be sure to visit.

Harugakuin is located in a quiet place, making it possible to calm the minds of visitors. Admission is free and you can also purchase commemorative items for worship. There are many restaurants and souvenir shops in the surrounding area. In addition, there is a bicycle rental service around Harugakuin, allowing you to explore the surrounding area by bike. In Yamatokoriyama City, there are many historical buildings and art museums scattered around, making it worth taking a stroll.

Within the grounds of Shunkakuin Temple, there is a seven-story stone pagoda said to have been built by Emperor Shomu. It is considered to be one of the oldest surviving seven-story stone pagodas in Japan, and is a Kamakura-era stone tower. In addition, there is also a Senju Kannon statue, which is a sacred object of Ashikaga Takauji, on the grounds. Admission is from 10:00 to 16:30 and requires advance reservation. The area around Shunkakuin Temple is also known as the "goldfish town," and there are popular tourist spots such as goldfish farms and goldfish museums in Yamatokoriyama City.

Every year in April, the "Daigo-no-Mame Festival" is held to commemorate Toyotomi Hide-naga, and various events are held. Recommended for foodies, the festival offers dishes and souvenirs made with Daigo-no-Mame beans. Around Shunkakuin Temple, there is also a hands-on tourist facility called "Hakomoto-kan Konya" where you can enjoy indigo dyeing and goldfish. In addition, there is a bicycle rental service in the area around Shunkakuin Temple, allowing you to explore the surrounding area by bike.

As Shungakuin is located in a quiet area, first-time visitors may get lost. In such cases, using a smartphone map can be helpful. The access to Shungakuin is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Goryoyama Station. If you use a bus, get off at the "Shungakuin-mae" bus stop and walk for about 1 minute. There are also many restaurants and souvenir shops around Shungakuin. You can also taste the local specialty, "Goryoyama Udon".