Chogenji Temple (Cancer Containment Temple)

Shounji Tensokudo Temple (Dementia Containment Temple)

In 874, Imperial Prince Koretaka, first son of Emperor Montoku, broke the imperial line of succession, became a monk, and had this temple built.
Legend says that he changed his name to Ryokaku and went on a pilgrimage around multiple provinces and when visiting this land, he was taught of the secret art of containing cancer by the people of the town, which is why the temple has gathered much belief that it is a cancer containing temple.
The upside-down bowl-shaped mountain opposite is where Ideno Castle used to stand.
It is now where Uji Shrine is located and you can get a full view of Wachi from there.

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Telephone: 0771-84-0212

Address: Ideno, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto

Transportation: ● By train
Get on the town bus from Wachi Station on the JR San’in Main Line for around 20 minutes, get off at Ideno and walk for 5 minutes

● By car
Take National Route 9 from Tamba IC on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway, then transfer to National Route 27 and drive for around 25 minutes
Take National Route 27 from Ayabe IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway and drive for around 15 minutes

Parking: Parking Available

Website: http://www.kyotamba.org/%E9%95%B7%E6%BA%90%E5%AF%BA%EF%BC%88%E3%81%A1%E3%82%87%E3%81%86%E3%81%92%E3%82%93%E3%81%98%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%88%E7%99%8C%E5%B0%81%E3%81%98%E5%AF%BA%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%88%E5%87%BA%E9%87%8E%EF%BC%89/

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Chogenji Temple (Cancer Containment Temple)

Shounji Tensokudo Temple (Dementia Containment Temple)

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