The 22nd temple is Byōdō-ji(平等寺).

The distance from the previous temple (23rd) is 20.7km.

The entrance to Byōdō-ji. The gate up the stone steps is old and makes you feel the history.

Large red Kongo Rikishi statues await on the left and right of the gate.

You need to climb a long staircase to get to the main hall.

Five-colored cloths reminiscent of Tibetan prayer flags are tied from the gate. A rare sight in a Japanese temple.

The main hall of Byōdō-ji is located at the end of the stairs. Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined.

The five-colored Buddhist flags are very colorful.

This is the hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi.

We pray for family safety and world peace and advocate the Heart Sutra.

There are bills stored by people who were pilgrims in the old days.

NFT – Crypto Ohenro #67 Goshuin of Byōdō-ji（平等寺） –

The 22nd temple, Byōdō-ji’s red stamp.

I have to go around 21 more temples.

The distance to the next temple is 11.7km.