Overview
Tentoku-ji Temple sits in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, and belongs to the Koyasan Shingon Buddhist sect. Its mountain name is Hokyozan, and within the grounds flows the Uriwari Falls, celebrated as a source of famous spring water. Clear water and a quiet mountain setting give this old temple its charm.
Highlights
- ●Uriwari Falls, celebrated spring water
- ●A quiet Koyasan Shingon temple
- ●An old temple named Hokyozan
- ●Grounds wrapped in mountain nature
History
The temple belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect and carries the mountain name Hokyozan. The Uriwari Falls that rise within its grounds have long been cherished as noted spring water.
Access
The temple is located in the town of Wakasa, tucked into the hills near the nature-rich area of Wakasa Bay. Please check maps and official information for the exact route.
Best season
Fresh green in spring and autumn foliage make the water and hillsides especially beautiful, while a summer morning visit brings cool relief from the spring water.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the temple gate
- 2Pray at the main hall
- 3Taste the spring water of Uriwari Falls
- 4Stroll amid Wakasa's nature
Did you know?
💡 The Uriwari Falls in the grounds are known as famous water so cold that, by legend, it could split a melon.
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