A Buddhist temple founded in 807 that stands on a rock bluff directly above the Tadami River in the town of Yanaizu, west of Aizuwakamatsu. It is counted as one of Japan’s three principal Kokuzo Bosatsu temples, and its main hall is reached by a stone stairway from the town below. Yanaizu is the origin of the akabeko red cow charm, and cow figures stand throughout the precinct. Gates open earlier from April to November than in the December-to-March period.

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.1· 1,899 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Aizu-Yanaizu Station · 8 min walk

Website

temple.aizu-yanaizu.com

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