Jakushoji Temple (Wakamatsu Kannon)
In Japanese: 若松寺（若松観音）
A mountain temple said to have been founded by the monk Gyoki in 708, the first of the 33 Kannon temples of Mogami. Known for blessings on love and marriage, its beech-wood Kannon Hall is an Important Cultural Property.
Important Cultural Property (Kannon Hall)
Nearby
- Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) ≈ 20 min by car
- Bunshokan (Former Yamagata Prefectural Office) ≈ 35 min by car
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins) ≈ 40 min by car
- Jionji Temple ≈ 45 min by car
- Akiu Otaki Falls ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min by car from JR Tendo Station
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- Open Apr–Sep 8:00–17:00, Oct–Mar 8:00–16:00 (may change with the weather). Prayers for a good match by phone reservation
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info