Okadera Yakushiji Temple

Okadera Mountain Tsugematsu Temple in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, is known as Japan's first yaku-yoke Kannon pilgrimage site. This place, where history and tradition dating back to ancient times are alive and well, offers the perfect space for praying for good fortune and warding off bad luck. Simply visiting once every 46,000 days is said to bring the same benefits as having visited 46,000 times! In addition, the temple grounds are full of highlights such as a 2-meter-tall copper incense burner and ema (votive plaques) from the Iwakiya Edo store. Please feel the deep history while quietly praying.

Okadera Kekkaiji Temple is known for offering benefits equivalent to 46,000 visits if you visit once every 46,000 days. On this special day, the approach is decorated with fantastic lights. It is a famous temple that has been visited by literati and ink painters during the Edo period. The temple holds events such as the Shogatsu Daisai and Yakuyoke, attracting many visitors. Please be sure to visit when you come to Matsusaka City.

Okadera Temple is known for its historic buildings that have been passed down since ancient times and its quiet atmosphere. It's also famous as a spiritual site for Yakuyoke Kannon, and the space is perfect for praying for good luck and warding off evil. The temple grounds are full of highlights such as a 2-meter-tall bronze incense burner and Ema (votive picture tablets) from the Edo period. It's recommended to visit on days other than the Shogatsu Festival when it's not crowded. You can spend a peaceful and relaxing time here.

Okadera Keishoju Temple is a tourist spot where you can heal your heart in a beautiful garden. Known as the first sacred place for Yakuyoke Kannon in Japan, it is loved by people who visit for good luck and warding off evil. It is said that just visiting once every 46,000 days brings 46,000 times the benefits. In addition, the temple grounds are full of highlights such as a 2-meter-tall copper incense burner and Edo period ema (votive tablets). Please come and visit at least once.

The appeal of Okadera Temple on Mt. Okadera is its yearly events such as the Shogu Festival and Kannon Market. It is widely known as a sacred site for warding off evil, and many people visit. Daily prayers are also held. Let's visit with a small group while taking measures to prevent the spread of infection. Why not visit on a day other than the Shogu Festival?