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Gakuenji Temple
鰐淵寺Shimane · Chugoku
Founded by legend in 594 to cure Empress Suiko's eye disease, Gakuenji was for centuries the largest temple in Izumo Province and a major Shugendo mountain-training site centered on the Uro-no-taki waterfall. Its grounds hold two 7th-century bronze Kannon statues and were designated a National Historic Site in 2016.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring for fresh greenery, autumn for foliage
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.1· 488 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
- Admission
- Adult admission 500 yen (recently instituted to fund preservation). Per Shimane official tourism guide kankou-shimane.com.
- Nearest station
- Unshu-Hirata Station (Ichibata Railway)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–16:15Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Tags
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