Topicsやまがたトピックス
- VISIT YAMAGATA
- やまがたトピックス
- Yofukuji Temple
Yofukuji Temple
- Yamagata
- 2022.10.24
Sightseeing
Culture History
Yofukuji is a temple of the Soto sect that stands on a scenic hill on the way to Zao Dam.
Inside the main hall, there is a drawing of a dragon.
The temple was founded in the Kanei era by the 6th head priest of Mt. Chitose, Yoshiyoshi Takeiwa, a high priest. At the entrance to the precincts, there is a Rokujizo statue built in 1671, and a memorial service Jizoson statue built in 1732. There are many stone sculptures such as statues, and a child-rearing Jizoson statue hall.
There is also a gravestone for Masugoro Nakamura, the founder of the Takarazawa play.
Basic information
- Area
- Yamagata
- Name
- Yofukuji Temple
- Address
232 Kamihozawa, Yamagata City
- Access
By car
17 minutes from Yamagata Station






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