As I approached the Yakuri-ji, I found the cable car stop… Yes, of course, another climb is waiting for me 🙂

I took the path beside the cable car station, As expected, it was a very steep climb. On the way, I saw a sign that said the old pilgrimage route had been restored however there’re some dangerous place… I wondered a bit which routes to take, but I decided to go for the old route.

On the restored pilgrimage route, there were many boat-shaped Jizo statues along the way and it was very nice atmosphere. I really appreciate the efforts of the people who maintain the pilgrimage route.

Yakuri-ji looks solemn with the Mt.Goken-zan (Five Sword Mountains) behind it. I especially liked the thatched building, which I found neither the main temple nor Taishi-do.

There was also a beautiful two-storied pagoda which I personally liked as well as the overall atmosphere of the temple grounds.