Jorakuji Temple (Rokujison)
Legend Says the Thunder God Once Received Acupuncture Treatment Here
Jorakuji Temple was founded in the first year of Kenkyū (1190) as the family temple of the famed physician Nakano Tomoyuki. When Nakano Tomoyuki investigated the illness of his daughter, it marked the first time acupuncture therapy was introduced to Japan.
Later, he was summoned to the imperial court to treat Emperor Go-Toba’s illness and was given the title “Rokujihōgen.” As his medical skills became widely known throughout the country, it is said that even the Thunder God himself once visited the temple for acupuncture treatment, making Jorakuji especially famous as a temple connected to the deity.
Because of this tradition, the temple grounds are affectionately called “Rokujison-sama.” It is also known for the beautiful red spider lilies that bloom in abundance around the precincts.
Every year on February 11, a grand festival is held, attracting many worshippers and visitors, creating a lively atmosphere.
Location Map
Basic Information
| Address | 949 Shimo-Kasuo, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture |
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| Telephone Number | 0289-83-0971 |
| Website | https://kanuma-kanko.jp/purpose/%e5%b8%b8%e6%a5%bd%e5%af%ba%ef%bc%88%e9%8c%b2%e4%ba%8b%e5%b0%8a%ef%bc%89/ |
| Price | Goshuin (temple seal): 300 yen |
| DIRECTIONS | About 45 minutes by bus from JR Nikko Line Kanuma Station About 30 minutes by bus from Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station |
| Map Code | 132 000 591*30 |
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