3.Takatera-in Temple
Cultural Asset Data
Name | Takatera-in Temple |
Address | 1640 Ko, Yamada, Yamae-mura, Kuma-gun, Kumamoto |
Mapcode | 195 886 264*30 |
Contact | 0966-23-3051 |
Misc | Advance notice is required for viewing |
Considered the oldest temple in the Hitoyoshi Kuma region. It was constructed by the Yaze clan, who were eradicated by the Sagara clan upon their entry into the region. Try climbing the 375 steep steps up to see the Bishamondo, which is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property.