Kotakuji — Attraction in Yazu

We wanted to see Fudoin Iwayado temple, hike in a forest and visit Wakasa Benten. It was not obvious to find lodging in the area and with the help of a Japanese friend we managed to get a reservation in a temple at nearby Tampi. Traveling there by the great small train (Imbi Line from Tottori) ! Worth the trip alone. The priest welcomed us and drove us next morning to our destinations. We enjoyed the walk, discovered that Wakasa has more than what one would expect arriving there and enjoyed yet another (short) ride on the train. Staying at a temple is good for the soul even if one is not religious. But for visiting the forest it may be better to stay in...

We wanted to see Fudoin Iwayado temple, hike in a forest and visit Wakasa Benten. It was not obvious to find lodging in the area and with the help of a Japanese friend we managed to get a reservation in a temple at nearby Tampi. Traveling there by the great small train (Imbi Line from Tottori) ! Worth the trip alone. The priest welcomed us and drove us next morning to our destinations. We enjoyed the walk, discovered that Wakasa has more than what one would expect arriving there and enjoyed yet another (short) ride on the train. Staying at a temple is good for the soul even if one is not religious. But for visiting the forest it may be better to stay in...

The people who answer the phone are very rude. They hang up the phone on you when you try to talk. I don't speak Japanese but was using Google translate to explain however, they just hung up on me saying no. Then I asked a Japanese speaker to help me out but they hung...