Kuroni Temple

Kuroni Temple [窟粮窟粮方 くろに・ほら] is a temple located at the base of Mount Kuroni in the Hohara range, within the bounds of Yamanikake village, Hamae Prefecture. It overlooks the Honzan Pass, and was traditionally a place of worship for pilgrims and travelers on the nishi no nari to stop and offer prayers for good fortune on their journey. The temple is accessed by a stone staircase leading up a steep incline. This approach to the building is lined with over 300 pine trees, some believed to be up to 900 years old.