Japan National Treasures Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture
As I mentioned in other temples' blogs, if you have a chance to visit Tohoku area, there is a pilgrimage course called “...
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Japanese Temples Risshaku-ji Temple (Yama Dera Temple) in Yamagata Prefecture Further More
Before you reach the Main Gate, you can find the main hall of Risshaku-ji Temple as shown in the main photo on the left ...
Japanese Temples Semi-zuka of Risshaku-ji Temple in Yamagata Prefecture
On the way from the main gate to the Deva gate of Risshaku-ji Temple, you can find the stone monument called "Semi-zuka"...
Japanese Temples Risshaku-ji Temple (Yama Dera Temple) in Yamagata Prefecture
Risshaku-ji Temple is one of four-temple circuit which Jikaku Daishi Ennin (794 - 864) who completed the doctrine of Ten...
Japanese Temples Chojagahara Haiji Ato : Remains of Defunct Temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture
Chojagahara Haiji Ato is the remains of defunct temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, which is the site of a temple bui...
Japanese Temples Special Historic Site : Muryokoin Temple Remains in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture
Muryokoin Temple Remains in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture is a special historic site in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. Muryo...
Japanese Temples Kitamukai Kannon, a part of Jorakuji Temple in Nagano Prefecture
In Japan, thirty three temples for pilgrimage in the western region is called the Saigoku Sanjusankasho, thirty three te...
Japan National Treasures The Great Buddha of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture
The great Buddha of Kamakura is the principal object of worship at Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura. It was designated as a ...
Saigoku 33 Kannon Seigantoji Temple in Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
Seigantoji Temple in Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture has two faces. One is a part of the World Heritage, "Sacred Sites and P...
Kamakura 33 Kannon Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura : 2nd Post
The photo attached shows the Moso Bamboo Garden in the Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura. People affectionately call this temp...