Unjuji Temple

3.5

A Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple that is counted among of the oldest Zen temples in the Izumo region. It was founded in 1322 by the priest Koho Kakumyo who had earned the trust of Emperor Godaigo and Emperor Gomurakami. The precious large shikyakumon four-pillared gate at the end of the pine tree lined approach dates from the 1300s and escaped fires, helping it survive to the present day. The precincts are also home to one of the prefecture's few Korean bells. The temple is also a popular spot for viewing azaleas; the site of hundreds of them blooming together is superb.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Yasugi-shi Kiyoicho 281 Map
Area: Matsue City Suburbs / Yasugi Area
Phone: 0854222875
Hours: [Guided Visit] 9:00-17:00
[Goshuin] 8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
[Garden]500yen
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
※Available in 2 places
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Smoking Area Available)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Telephone consultations are available at any time.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Indoor facilities are also available upon prior consultation)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes (visit includes guidance, more than 1 hour including tea)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

楼門

Reviewed : 2018.05.02

清水寺に行く途中で立ち寄りました。駐車場がやや貧弱でしたが、手書きの案内に従って進むと素晴らしい楼門や庭園がありました。本堂も予想以上に立派でした。中国観音霊場なので観音様の像もありました。社務所で御朱印をいただくことができました。
見所は枯山水の庭園

Reviewed : 2017.06.23

この辺りだと清水寺が一番メジャーですが、その次がここかなと思います。後醍醐、御村上天皇の勅願寺として、南朝方の寺。国指定重要文化財の四脚門から山門、仏殿、方丈へと続きます。見所は枯山水の庭園。拝観料は500円です。
落ちついたお寺

Reviewed : 2016.08.16

安来市内から20分程度で、清水寺から5分程度でしょうか。非常に由緒ある古刹ですが、本当におちついた雰囲気で、さすが禅寺、といった感じです。