Yokokura-ji
横蔵寺
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The 'Shōsōin of Mino' — A Mountain Temple of Maples and Relics
Yokokura-ji is a historic shrine and temple. Travel through its seasons and highlights across 1 on-location videos before you visit.
Deep in the mountains of western Gifu, Yokokura-ji is a Tendai temple founded in 803 by the great monk Saichō. Its treasure hall houses a remarkable collection of Heian-era Buddhist statues, earning it the nickname 'the Shōsōin of Mino,' and its grounds blaze with maple leaves each November.
Best Season
- NovPeak autumn foliage in the temple grounds
Maple season usually peaks in mid-to-late November.
History & Culture
A Tendai Mountain Temple
Founded in 803 and attributed to the great monk Saicho, Yokokura-ji is a Tendai temple deep in the mountains of western Gifu. Its wealth of Heian-era Buddhist statues has earned it the nickname 'the Shosoin of Mino.'
Autumn Leaves and a Sacred Relic
The temple is one of Gifu's most celebrated autumn-leaf spots, its precincts ablaze with maples in November. It also preserves the mummified remains of the monk Myoshin, who died in meditation here in 1817.
Tanigumi, Ibigawa, Gifu
- Best reached by car — no direct train or frequent bus service; about 40 min from Ōgaki by mountain road
Treasure hall ~9:00–16:00 (seasonal)
Grounds free; treasure hall ~¥500
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
