Address: Takise | Takise Beach, Otobe-cho, Nishi-gun 043-0101, Hokkaido
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Carved Miroku Bosatsu Buddha of Emperor Shomu!
During the Nara Period Emperor Shomu went hunting on Mt. Kasagi. He chased a deer and found himself in a dangerous situation, which he eventually escaped by praying to the Buddha. He carved a Miroku Bosatsu Buddha on the surface of a large rock, which served as the main image and origin of Kasagi dera Temple.
This temple apparently developed as a training center for shugendo, at the end of the Heian Period, but was burned down during the Genko Rebellion. The present main hall and Bishamondo Hall were built during the Muromachi Period. Many must-see spots such as Tainai Kuguri (Passage Through the Uterus) can still be seen here today.