Hozan-ji Temple (Ikoma Shoten)

About

Discover a mystical mountain temple with over 200 jizo statues and an otherworldly atmosphere.

Why go

• Looks like it’s straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie
• Wishes made here bring riches
• Peaceful gem

Must try

• Grab an amulet for luck
• Attempt to lift the spear of Benkei
• Rub your wallet on the wooden pouch

Pro tips

• Ride japan’s oldest cable car up
• Take cable car from ikoma cable car torii-mae station
• Taxi recommended for night visits
• Climb about 500 stairs to reach it

Good to know

• Amulet shop is only open during the day

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (2468 reviews)

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