Onsenji — Attraction in Toyooka

If you are going to go up the ropeway, this temple is at the half way point. It's recommended to go to the top first and on the way down stop to check out the temple and surrounding area.

I got stuck at the stop due to there not being the usual 12:30 ropeway carriage. While looking for ways to burn through some time, I noticed the temple was open and was accepting visitors. It cost 300 yen to enter and you get to see a few Buddhist statues of significance to the area. The guide also provided and english print out explaining things. The temple is incredible old and creaky so do be careful.

With that said, if you are stranded at the half way point stop and need to kill some time and don't mind spending 300 yen, it's not a bad visit to learn more about the history of...

Mid point of the ropeway.. the up and down timing is abt 20mins or so… depending on the day or session, do check before going up. Saw in a tourist guide that in old days, people will visit the shrine to get blessing(approval) to use the onsen by praying and getting the “wooden ladle”. But now one can purchase from the shrine. It’s actually...

Great visit to the onsenji everytime I'm in kinosakionsen! The people here are very friendly and they would show you around the temple. It is definitely interesting to learn more about this mystical place and marvel at sculptures more than a...