Title: Bussanji Temple in Yufuin Onsen | Expedia.co.uk [Bussanji Temple Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Bussanji-Temple-Hotels.0-l553248621532763211-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Bussanji Temple Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bussanji-Temple.d553248621532763211.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yufuin Onsen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yufuin-Onsen.d553248633981737749.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bussanji Temple ![Bussanji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763211/67f68504-5909-4d58-9877-d08e0e073a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bussanji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763211/67f68504-5909-4d58-9877-d08e0e073a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bussanji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763211/1a378e43-20c6-404f-b7f4-f5a28c1f131c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bussanji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763211/ba2f2ab6-0881-4b69-8e02-abbee12d75eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bussanji Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763211/48e36ec7-c4c5-4cc9-a84e-c37651990a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bussanji Temple Activities --- --- #### Set in a shaded forest, this 16th-century temple with a long history offers relaxation and meditation to visitors of any faith. With its heavy thatched roof, Bussanji Temple announces its heritage at first glance. Though the history is hazy, legend says that a monk founded the shrine more than a thousand years ago after receiving an oracle at Kirishima Shrine, at the southern end of the island. He carved a statue of Kannon bodhisattva and placed it on Mount Yufu, where a monastery grew up around it. There it remained until the late 16th century, when an earthquake brought the statue down to the valley and the people of Yufuin built a temple where it fell. Sense the deep spirituality of the space, which has been a center of religious life in the village for a very long time. Walk toward the temple from Kinrin Lake. The sight of the entrance gate appears slowly through the trees. Take a moment to appreciate its humility, enhanced by the thatched roof hanging over the decorations that scroll across the top. Imagine the work of the villagers who rebuilt the temple, happy to restore the ancient statue and ancient power to its proper dignity in this structure nestled within the glade. Enter the temple itself, where trees offer shade even on the hottest days. In autumn, appreciate the colorful leaves on the trees, which go flame-red and bright yellow as winter arrives. Appreciate the almost spooky stillness that reigns. Walk from one tower, the Shomen Kongo-to, to the other, the Konko Myo-oh-to, each symbols of the town that they spiritually protect. Find Bussanji Temple in the eastern part of Yufuin, a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the Yufuin JR station. Walk from nearby Kinrin Lake in under 10 minutes. There are a few other attractions, including the Sueda Museum, in the area. Driving here is possible and limited parking is available in the area. Rickshaws are available for hire from the train station. The temple is open for worship and visitors daily, from early morning to late at night. During peak tourist season, the site can get crowded, so visit early and late in the day. ### Popular places to visit ![Sueda Art Gallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272052/9ce90d5f-6b4b-458b-95ad-ee58eab13641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sueda Art Gallery Works of two of Japan’s best-known modernist sculptors and artists fill this private museum, making it feel a bit like entering their home, full of an easy intimacy. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sueda-Art-Gallery-Yufuin-Onsen.d553248621562272052.Attraction) ![Kinrin Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763210/034ac3fd-47e0-4c5a-892e-846195f1bcfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kinrin Lake 4.5/5(10 reviews) The picturesque emblem of Yufuin, this geothermal lake has a remarkable beauty that is best appreciated when the air is chilly. 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