Mount Takarajima Rokusho-ji Temple is known for its entire mountain of unique rock formations, and its landscape is renowned as a place of practice and faith. It takes about an hour to walk from the trailhead to the Okunoin, where the Great Buddha Hall is located, but during that time, a stunning view unfolds. The mountain is dotted with unique rocks and boulders, and the powerful natural beauty of their shapes can be felt. Moss and plants grow on the rock faces and in the crevices, giving the scenery a unique flavor. It is also known that Matsuo Basho wrote the famous haiku "silence / cicadas penetrate the rocks" during his travels in the travelogue "Oku no Hosomichi". The landscape of these unique rock formations evokes a sense of the mystery and tranquility of nature for visitors. The scenery of Mount Takarajima Rokusho-ji Temple, which has been highly valued as a place of mountain worship and practice, has become a special presence for those seeking purification and healing of the heart!
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