Buddhist temple
Akai-bō
閼伽井坊（あかいぼう）
Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Omuro-ha in Hanaoka, Kudamatsu, with the mountain name Kagakuzan, also called "あかい坊" (Akai-bō). Its principal image is Jūichimen Senju Kannon, and Jurōjin of the Shūnan Seven Lucky Gods is also enshrined.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Jūichimen Senju Kannon
History and things to know
According to the temple history, of the nine lodging temples established at Hanaoka Hachimangū, which received a share of the spirit of Usa Hachiman in Wadō 2, this is regarded as the only one remaining today. The "aka" in the temple name refers to the pure water offered to buddhas, and that water is described as still welling up at the entrance of the 魔耶窟.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 閼伽井坊「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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