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Yakuoin Onsenji Temple

薬王院温泉寺

Temple in Kaga traditionally attributed to Myokaku Shonin, credited with developing the Japanese syllabary, who is believed to be buried here.

Yakuoin Onsenji Temple
Yakuoin Onsenji Temple © Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism Federation
Admission
Everyone Free
Access
4-18-40, Yamashironsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa
〒 922-0242
How to get there
Nearest stationKagaonsen Station
加賀温泉
Hokuriku Shinkansen · IR Ishikawa Railway Line60 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop山代温泉総湯・古総湯2 min walk from the bus stop

The story goes that this place was constructed by the initial chief priest known as Myokaku Shonin. It is also said that this same Myokaku Shonin is credited with creating the "Aiueo gojuon" - the Japanese syllabary system. It is believed that the priest is buried at this location.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Yakuoin Onsenji Temple. Legend: Hokuriku Shinkansen; Bus from Kagaonsen. Labelled stations: Kanazawa, Fukui, Komatsu, Kagaonsen.

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