• Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple (高尾山薬王院)

    Autumn leaves period : middle of November to late November

The autumn leaves of "Takaosan Yakuoin Temple (高尾山薬王院)" are said to peak at mid-November to late November. Collaboration with beautifully colored trees and temples' buildings is brilliant!

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

It is said that the trees in front of the "San-mon Gate (山門)" will dye in the most beautiful colors in the Temple precinct (境内).

we will glad you when refered in sight-seeing.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Temple precinct (境内).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

"Shitenno-mon Gate (四天王門)" which is the San-mon Gate (山門).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

These are few part of many 'Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple' photos.

This is "Temizuya (手水舎)". Be sure to wash your hands before entering the god area.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Manner of Temizuya (手水舎)

* In this process, carried out with one dipper-full of water!!

  1. Put water in "Ladle" which is placed in the Temizuya.
  2. Holding Ladle in your right hand, wash your left hand.
  3. next, wash your right hand.
  4. Put water in the left hand and move to mouth, wash the mouth.
  5. Hold the Ladle vertically so remaining water runs down and clean the handle.

This is a general usage Manner.

A place to go through the circle and pray. "願叶輪潜"

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Brilliant orange tree.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

The stairs to the "Gohonsha (御本社 /main hall)".

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Red Torii (鳥居) and a bright red leaf.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

The red color of the "Gohonsha (御本社 /main hall)" and the autumn leaves are very matched.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

There are 88 body mini statues.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

Nio-mon Gate (仁王門).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

From here, it is the scenery of the way back to the station.

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

San-mon Gate (山門 / Every Temple's gate).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

San-mon Gate (山門).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

San-mon Gate (山門).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

San-mon Gate (山門).

Autumn leaves of Takaosan Yakuoin Temple

photographed on 16 Nov. 2016.

[HACHIOJI] Takaosan Yakuōin Temple (高尾山薬王院)

  • Address : 2177, Takaomachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
  • Phone : 042-664-7872 (Takao Visitor Center)042-661-1115
  • Time : 9:00am - 16:00
  • Admission fee : Free
  • Special prayer : 護摩祈祷 5:30, 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00,15:30
  • Access : From Shinjuku Station...
    Shinjuku Station --- (Keio-Line limited express train / for '高尾山口行') --- Takaosanguchi Station, Middle of Takaosan 'Omotesando course'.

Reference

Head Temple Takao-san Yakuo-in Official Site *English

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