Overview
Yuga Cave is a man-made cave within the grounds of Josenji, a temple of the Daikakuji school of Shingon Buddhism, located in Taya, Sakae Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. While Yuga Cave is its formal name, it is commonly known as the Taya Cave. The word yuga is a term from Esoteric Buddhism.
Highlights
- ●A man-made cave set within the grounds of a temple
- ●The formal name Yuga, drawn from Esoteric Buddhist terminology
- ●Its common name as the Taya Cave
- ●Its standing as a registered local historic site of Yokohama
History
The cave lies within the grounds of Josenji, a temple of the Daikakuji school of Shingon Buddhism. On 1 November 1990 it was registered as a local historic site among Yokohama's registered local cultural properties. Its formal name, Yuga, derives from Esoteric Buddhist terminology.
Access
It is located in Taya, Sakae Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, within the grounds of Josenji temple.
Best season
The interior of the cave can be visited year-round, and calm-weather seasons make it pleasant to also stroll the surroundings.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the grounds of Josenji temple
- 2Tour the man-made Yuga Cave
- 3Learn about its background as a local historic site and the meaning of its name
- 4Quietly walk the surrounding temple grounds
Did you know?
💡 The name Yuga is a term from Esoteric Buddhism and is used in the cave's formal designation.
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