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Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. Kongorinji Temple, Aisho, Shiga. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来Nov 06, 2021
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Inside Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来Nov 06, 2021
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Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. Built in the Edo Period. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来Nov 06, 2021
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The first building you see. Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. Built in the Edo Period. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来Nov 06, 2021
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After the ticket admission booth, it's a delightful and colorful path to the temple.Nov 06, 2021
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Temple ticket admission booth. ¥500 拝観受付 Nov 06, 2021
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Off-season, normally you take a taxi (15 min.) from JR Inae Station if you don't have a car. There's a regular taxi that leaves the station once an hour.Nov 06, 2021
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The temple was first built in 741 as ordered by Emperor Shomu. It later became a Tendai Buddhist temple in 850. It is famous for "blood-red" maple leaves in autumn.Nov 06, 2021
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Kongorinji is a Tendai Buddhist temple established in 741 and the middle temple in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio. The main temple hall is a National Treasure housing an 11-faced Kannon statue and 13 other statues designated as Important Cultural Properties.This is the Somon main gate to the temple. 総門Nov 06, 2021
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Red maples towering above.Nov 04, 2021
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About Horai-tei Garden.Nov 04, 2021
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.Nov 04, 2021
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.Nov 04, 2021
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) planted next to a tree showing fall colors. This special cherry tree blooms in Nov. during the fall colors. 不断桜Nov 04, 2021
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About the "ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura).Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji's three-story pagoda, a National Treasure.Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji temple bell accented with red maples.Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji temple bellNov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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View from Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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In 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after torching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived. Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure) in Kora, Shiga. 本堂Nov 04, 2021
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About the Niten gods guarding the gate.Nov 04, 2021
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Nitenmon Gate has small waraji straw sandals. Coins stuck in the sandals.Nov 04, 2021
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Nitenmon Gate.Nov 04, 2021
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Nitenmon Gate to main temple (Hondo).Nov 04, 2021
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So beautiful in autumn!Nov 04, 2021
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Stairs to autumn heaven. Up to here, the path was just filled with colors. And more still awaited.Nov 04, 2021
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Saimyoji's autumn highlight is its stunning path to the temple.Nov 04, 2021
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The path was a stunning showcase for autumn foilage.Nov 04, 2021
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Crossing the Meishin expressway. There's a bridge over a busy and noisy expressway which you cross to get to the other side of the temple grounds.Nov 04, 2021
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Front gate. This is where you pay the admission fee.Nov 04, 2021
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Colorful autumn path to Saimyoji Temple.Nov 04, 2021
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In mid-November, a shuttle bus runs to Saimyoji and two other temples of the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio of Tendai temples. All three are famous for fall foliage.The shuttle bus starts from Hikone Station, west exit.Nov 04, 2021
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Established in 834 and located in Kora-cho town, Saimyoji is a Tendai Buddhist temple and the northern-most one in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio. The main temple hall, designated as Japan's first National Treasure, houses statues of gods with a carving of the 12 Oriental Zodiac signs on the head. Accessible by bus from Amago Station on the Omi Railway Line.Nov 04, 2021
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My latest YouTube video of the Ichiyo Sakura Matsuri tayu procession held in April 2019.Apr 23, 2021
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Monument for usokae.Apr 02, 2021
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.Apr 02, 2021
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Photogenic shot of plum blossoms and a taiko bridge at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo.Apr 02, 2021
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Plum blossoms at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, TokyoApr 02, 2021
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Weeping plum tree.Apr 02, 2021
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Memorial for writing brushes and any writing instruments including pens. You can put used pens in the box for disposal.Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of Sugawara Michizane as a child.Apr 02, 2021
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Monument for the man who first manufactured matches in Japan.Apr 02, 2021
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Sacred cow statue. Rub the nose for good luck.Apr 02, 2021
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These plum blossoms are from Dazaifu Shrine in Fukuoka. Feb. 2019.Apr 02, 2021
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2019 was the Year of the Boar.Apr 02, 2021
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Ema tablets with wisteria design for Kameido Tenjin Shrine.Apr 02, 2021
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Many students pray here during January to February to pass school entrance exams or to do well in school. Apr 02, 2021
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine main worship hall in Feb. 2019.Apr 02, 2021
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Plum trees grew since the last time I took this shot.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Line.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Station on the Keikyu Line.Apr 02, 2021
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Lots of hard candy.Apr 02, 2021
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Boar daruma and beckoning maneki-neko cat.Apr 02, 2021
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Vegan and halal food.Apr 02, 2021
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Daishi Nakamise shopping path return trip.Apr 02, 2021
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Back to Daishi Nakamise.Apr 02, 2021
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Plum blossoms.Apr 02, 2021
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About the Fudomon Gate.Apr 02, 2021
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Side gate called Fudomon, as seen from outside. 不動門Apr 02, 2021
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Side gate called Fudomon. It used to be the temple's main gate from 1948 to 1977 (when the current main gate was rebuilt) which was lost during World War II. 不動門Apr 02, 2021
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Bell tower rung a few times a year, especially on New Year's Eve. 鐘楼堂Apr 02, 2021
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Looks Korean.Apr 02, 2021
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War Recovery Memorial from 1974.Apr 02, 2021
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Tree planted by Princess Mikasa.Apr 02, 2021
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Iroha Monument on the left and commemorative tree on the right.Apr 02, 2021
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Monument for a poem about Kobo Daishi from Sept. 1986.Apr 02, 2021
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Kawasaki Daishi Temple has many monuments. This monument marks Kobo Daishi's 1,150th anniversary of his death.Apr 02, 2021
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Mari-zuka Monument built in May 1960. Festival is held every May 21 when famous enetertainers perform on a stage. まり塚碑Apr 02, 2021
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Ema tablet for 2019, Year of the Boar.Apr 02, 2021
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Used ema tablet and amulet disposal place. They will be burned. 納札殿Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Shotoku Taishi-do Hall dedicated to Prince Shotoku Taishi. 聖徳太子堂Apr 02, 2021
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Shotoku Taishi-do Hall dedicated to Prince Shotoku Taishi. 聖徳太子堂Apr 02, 2021
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Seiryu Gengon-do Hall 清瀧権現堂Apr 02, 2021
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Goma wooden tablets for sale, ¥5,000 to ¥30,000. The Goma kito fire prayer to burn these prayer tablets is held a few times every morning and afternoon in the main hall. 護摩札Apr 02, 2021
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Ogoma Uketsukejo is where you can sign up for a goma tablet burning ceremony in the main hall. お護摩受付所・護持志納受付所Apr 02, 2021
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Ogoma Uketsukejo is where you can sign up for a goma tablet burning ceremony in the main hall. お護摩受付所・護持志納受付所Apr 02, 2021
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Some of the 7,240 books of Kenryuban Daizokyo.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kawasaki Daishi's Kyozo Sutra Repository, Buddhist painting on the ceiling.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kawasaki Daishi's Kyozo Sutra Repository, Buddhist paintings on four sides on the ceiling. Tells the story of how Buddhism came to Japan from India via China and Korea.Apr 02, 2021
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Statue of Shaka Nyorai in the Kyozo.Apr 02, 2021
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Inside Kyozo Sutra Repository. Stores 7,240 books of Kenryuban Daizokyo. Built in 2004. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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About the Kyozo Sutra Repository. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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On the way to the main hall is this Kyozo Sutra Repository. (経蔵)Apr 02, 2021
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Fudodo Hall dedicated to Fudo Myo-o. 不動堂Apr 02, 2021
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Incense burner in front of Fudodo Hall dedicated to Fudo Myo-o. 不動堂Apr 02, 2021
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Rooftop jewel on Shinto Kaikan (Followers Hall). 信徒会館Apr 02, 2021
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Ahead is the temple office and Shinto Kaikan (Followers Hall) on the right. 信徒会館Apr 02, 2021
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Side of the main hall.Apr 02, 2021
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Japan's 100 Kannon Buddhas in relief. Apr 02, 2021
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Nihon Hyaku Kannon Reijo Osunafumi Sanpaijo (Sand Stepping Worship Field of Hundred Kannon Temple of Japan). Sand from 100 Kannon temples in Japan are here. 日本百観音霊場お砂踏み参拝所Apr 02, 2021
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