 Last additions - Chomeiji 長命寺 |
Temple bell.May 17, 2017
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Bell ringer log and rope.May 17, 2017
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You have to go up the steps to ring the temple bell.May 17, 2017
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Inside the bell tower. Admission is free, but a small donation is requested to ring the bell.May 17, 2017
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May 17, 2017
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Chomeiji is also part of the Lake Biwa Japan Heritage.May 17, 2017
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With the pagoda in the background, the song monument can be seen on the lower right.May 17, 2017
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The Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument is engraved with the song's Verse 6 that mentions Chomeiji.May 17, 2017
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On the way to the main temple is this song monument for Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).May 17, 2017
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View of Lake BiwaMay 17, 2017
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Ema prayer tablet for ChomeijiMay 17, 2017
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Hondo altarMay 17, 2017
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Chomeiji pierDec 08, 2005
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument for Verse 6 琵琶湖就航の歌 歌碑Dec 08, 2005
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument 琵琶湖就航の歌 歌碑Dec 08, 2005
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument 琵琶湖就航の歌 歌碑Dec 08, 2005
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天尊堂Dec 08, 2005
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Stairs back downDec 08, 2005
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大権現社Dec 08, 2005
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Giant rockDec 08, 2005
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As seen from the bell towerDec 08, 2005
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Chomeiji bus stopDec 08, 2005
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument 琵琶湖就航の歌 歌碑The song is about a four-day, boat-rowing trip around Lake Biwa undertaken on June 27, 1917 by seven college students. They were in the rowing club at an elite college in Kyoto called Dai-san Koto Gakko (No. 3 High School 第三高等学校) which later merged with Kyoto University. They started at Otsu and rowed to Omatsu (now called Omi-Maiko), Imazu, Chikubushima island, Nagahama, Hikone, Chomeiji, and back to Otsu. They stopped overnight at Omatsu, Imazu, and Hikone.
For a detailed explanation of this song and monument, this album.
Biwako Shuko no UtaDec 08, 2005
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Bell tower 鐘楼Dec 08, 2005
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Chomeiji roofsDec 08, 2005
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三仏堂Dec 08, 2005
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如法行堂Dec 08, 2005
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三仏堂Dec 08, 2005
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Temple groundsDec 08, 2005
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Bell towerDec 08, 2005
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納礼堂Dec 08, 2005
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護摩堂Dec 08, 2005
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三仏堂Dec 08, 2005
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3-story pagoda 三重塔Important Cultural PropertyDec 08, 2005
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Roof ornamentDec 08, 2005
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Hondo 本堂Dec 08, 2005
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Hondo main hall and pagoda 本堂Dec 08, 2005
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HondoDec 08, 2005
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Hondo altarDec 08, 2005
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HondoPilgrims often come and chant.Dec 08, 2005
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3-story pagodaThis is what you first see at the top.Dec 08, 2005
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Water fountainDec 08, 2005
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Hondo altarDec 08, 2005
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Last flight of stepsDec 08, 2005
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Stone lantern sculptureDec 08, 2005
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Gate to temple, at lastTook me over 20 min. to climb the 808 steps.Dec 08, 2005
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For people with cars, drive almost to the topDec 08, 2005
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The steps never seem to end...Dec 08, 2005
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Top in sightDec 08, 2005
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Halfway point and rest stopDec 08, 2005
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808 steps to Chomeiji. Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect.Dec 08, 2005
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Oct 23, 2005
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Entrance to Chomeiji Temple. MAPOct 23, 2005
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Oct 23, 2005
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The 31st temple on the Saigoku (Western Japan) Pilgrimage circuit, Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect. This sign points the way.Accessible by bus from Omi-Hachiman Station.Oct 23, 2005
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