Last additions - Senryuji Temple 泉竜寺 |
Benzaiten Shrine next to the pond.Dec 17, 2007
|
|
The other pond is Benzaiten Pond. The natural spring feeding water to the pond once dried up. In recent years, efforts were made to supply water to the pond. A deep well was dug to feed water to the pond which has koi carp. 霊泉(弁財天池)Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Benzaiten GoddessDec 17, 2007
|
|
Bamboo groveDec 17, 2007
|
|
Dec 17, 2007
|
|
The area includes two ponds. Here's one called Hyotan Pond. ひょうたん池Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Dec 17, 2007
|
|
The area is well forested and maintained by volunteers. The area is open to the public only on certain days.Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Entrance to the Benzaiten Pond Greenery Preservation Area. Adjacent to Senryuji Temple, it used to be part of the temple grounds. The small loghouse is an activity space. 狛江弁財天池緑地保全地区Dec 17, 2007
|
|
This greenery area features a variety of flora and fauna, insects, and birds such as the kingfisher.Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Jizo statuesDec 17, 2007
|
|
View from Hondo hallDec 17, 2007
|
|
Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Carved stone lanternDec 17, 2007
|
|
Hondo main hall. 本堂Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Hondo main hall. 本堂Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Carved stone lantern in front of HondoDec 17, 2007
|
|
Bell TowerDec 17, 2007
|
|
Senryuji Temple, Sanmon Gate, which is the front gate. Reconstructed in 1859, and renovated in 2006-2007. The temple was founded by a monk named Roben 良弁 in 765. 山門Dec 17, 2007
|
|
View after passing through the Sanmon Gate. Bell Tower ahead.Dec 17, 2007
|
|
Bell Tower, reconstructed in 1844. It stands between the Sanmon Gate and Hondo main hall.Dec 17, 2007
|
|
|
|
|