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■Yokomineji Temple (No.60)
Situated deep within the Hoshigamori mountains, this quiet place of worship is in Mt. Ishizuchi's north eastern district. It is believed to have been founded by the priest En no Ozunu in the 2nd year of Hakuchi (651A.D.). The sacred principal idol at the temple is a sitting Maha vairocana, Dainichi nyorai zazo, whichis made of Japanese cypress wood. It is designated as a Prefectural cultural heritage asset.
2253 Ishizuchi, Komatsu-cho, Saijo City
TEL:0897-59-0142
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■Koonji Temple (No.61)
This very old temple is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku so as to pray for Emperor Yomei's recovery from illness. Later Kobodaishi designated the temple as a holy place with four wishes: safe birth, child rearing, vicariousness, and woman's entering into Nirvana.
19 Minamigawa-ko, Komatsu-cho, Saijo City
TEL:0898-72-3861
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■Kichijoji Temple (No.63)
A pilgrim who has finished worshiping may begin walking towards an accomplishment stone located at the front of the main hall of the temple. Then, with eyes closed, he or she must walk forwards with the Kongo walking stick held straight out at waist level. It is said that if the stick goes through the hole of the stone your wish will come true.
1048 Himi-otsu, Saijo City
TEL:0897-57-8863
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■Maegamiji Temple (No.64)
Several tens of thousands of pilgrims climb the mountain starting from Maegamiji Temple through Kurose Toge and Joju and then to Ishizuchi summit while reciting vocal prayers. Inside the recently refurbished main building lies the main statute of amidanyorai, or amitaabha.
1426 Sunouchi-ko, Saijo City
TEL:0897-56-2745
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