Anrakuji Temple

Anrakuji Temple

TEMPLE

Anrakuji Temple is an ancient temple in Toi, Izu City. It is the 86th temple of the Izu 88 pilgrimage, a pilgrimage that imitates the famous Shikoku pilgrimage.

At the back of the temple is a tunnel which features a hot spring that is famous for its medicinal properties. Many people travel there to wish for the healing of illnesses. Nowadays it is not possible to enter the hot spring but you are allowed to pray to the statue found inside.

The temple does have free parking nearby.

Review

I haven’t yet visited the hot springs, however I heard it’s a must visit if you’re visiting the temple. The temple itself is small and tucked away within the residential area so it can be quite easy to miss. At New Year, Japanese people go there to ring the bell within the grounds to wish for good luck for the coming year. If you’re in the area at New Year I recommend you go and ring the bell yourself. Anyone is welcome!

ADDRESS

Anrakuji Temple,
711 Toi,
Numazu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
410-3302

+81558980309 (Japanese only)
http://kanko.city.izu.shizuoka.jp/form1.html?c1=5&c2=1&aid=3&pid=2533 (Google Translated English available)

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Anrakuji temple is easiest to get to by car as public transport on the West side of Izu can be quite sporadic. If you’re travelling by public transport then take the train from Mishima to Shuzenji on the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. Switch to the bus bound for Dogashima (堂ヶ島) and get off at Baba. It takes around 50 minutes, ￥1,340 each way and there are 1-2 buses per hour.