Matsuo-dera temple (Nara Japan)

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Stone statue	North gate	Stone stairs	Main hall
3 story pagoda	3 story pagoda	3 story pagoda	Frame works
Pug-ugly	Stone fence	South gate	Old approach

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Nowadays, Matsuo-dera temple, known for its history as Japan's oldest YAKU-YOKE pilgrimage spot, is also the headquarters of Matsuo-san Shingon sect. YAKU-YOKE is the customs which go to a temple or a shrine to pray, in order to protect from evil, if it becomes a certain age.

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