This is the Nio-mon” Gate leading to Yakuo-in Temple.
There are “Kongo Rikishi statues” on both sides of the Nio-mon.
The Nio statue on the right is called the Agyo statue, and the Nio statue on the left is called the Ungyo statue.
The Agyo Statue has its mouth open, signifying the beginning of things,
and the Ungyo Statue has its mouth closed, signifying the end of things.
This is the Yakuo-in Temple.
Benefits of Yakuo-in include warding off evil, good luck, purification of the six roots of perception,
fulfillment of good matches, improved financial fortune, prosperous business, etc.
Still climbing stairs to aiming for the top of Mt. Takao.
Yakuo-in Izuna Gongendou.
On both sides of the front of the main building of Yakuo-in Izuna Gongendou,
there are statues of a large tengu and a small tengu. The tengu is the symbol of Mt. Takao.
The summit of Mt. Takao is further ahead.
Climb the mountain for about 10 minutes and you are going to reach the summit of Mt. Takao.
Many hikers bring their lunch box and eat lunch,
Cherry blossom season is very beautiful.
Many people are taking pictures in front of the summit sign of Mt. Takao.
Many people are taking pictures because you can see other mountains from the summit of Mt. Takao.
It’s good view!
There are several restaurants on the summit of Mt. Takao,
where you can eat soba, curry, oden, ice cream, and more.
There are many climbers, so the restaurant may be crowded.
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