Kamakura 33 Kannon Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura was founded by Tengan Eko in 1334, who was a highest level priest and studied under Mugaku S...
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Kamakura 33 Kannon 
Temples in Aichi, Japan Oomidoji Temple : Noma Daibou in Aichi Prefecture
Oomidoji Temple in Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, was established in the period of Emperor Tenmu from 673 to 686. Gy...
Temples in Aichi, Japan Iwayaji Temple established in 715
Iwayaji Temple is located in Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture. This temple was established in 715 by Gyoki Bosatsu who ...
Temples in Aichi, Japan The Last Temple of Owari (Old Nagoya Name) 4 Kannons, Kasadera Kannon
The Kasadera Kannon, Ryufukuji Temple, is the last temple of Owari 4 Kannons.
(1)Arako Kannon, (2)Ryusenji Kannon, (3)J...
Temples in Aichi, Japan The 3rd temple of four kannnon temples in Nagoya
The 3rd kannnon temple in Nagoya is called Jimokuji Temple which is located in North-northwest direction ("Kimon") from ...
Temples in Aichi, Japan A Temple on 1,425 Stairs
This is another Deva Gate in front of the Horaiji Temple located in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. It is told that th...
Temples in Aichi, Japan Feeling living Deva kings in the Deva Gate
This is one of my favorite temple in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. When I visited Zaikaji Temple, there is a great Deva Gate ...
Temples in Aichi, Japan Another Buddha Statures created by Enku
There are four kannon temples in Nagoya which are located in four directions from the Nagoya Castle. Those directions ar...
Temples in Aichi, Japan Buddha Stature Carving Trial
Every 2nd Saturdays from 1pm until 4pm, Buddha statures created by Enku at Arako-Kannon Temple are opened to public. If ...
Temples in Aichi, Japan Monk ”Enku”
”Enku” who is a monk who never belonged to specific temple, sect and continued their training while on pilgrimage across...