Baekje Temple 2023.06.23 The fresh greenery was beautiful. It is located east of Lake Biwa and on the western slopes of the Suzuka Mountains. According to the temple legend, it was built in the 14th year of Emperor Suiko 606 by Prince Shotoku. When Prince Shotoku came to this place with the Goryeo monk Huiji, who was visiting at the time, he saw a mysterious light in the mountains. When I went to visit the source of the light, I found that it was a cedar tree. The prince carved the cedar as a standing tree with roots to make an eleven-sided Kannon statue Ueki Kannon and built a hall around the statue. This is said to be the beginning of Baekje Temple, and it is said that the temple was built after Yongunji Temple in Baekje, so it was named Baekje Temple.

One at Ryutan Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. The well-kept Japanese Garden was very beautiful.

One at Ryuunji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is home to the world's largest Hannya Heart Sutra 16 meters wide × 4 meters high, which was Dedication by calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa. Squid may be hard to see in the photo, but when I actually saw it in front of me, I was overwhelmed by its size.

A red Torii shrine gate ⛩️ gate photographed at Mt. Hotayama Soeiji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture The weather was cloudy, but the darkness added to the silence On the way, we had Dango with a history of more than 150 years

Snow-covered Kinkakuji Temple　 2021.12.18 Where I went with studless tires for the first time There was still snow from the night before.

Doll Memorial Service Suwa, Nagano Prefecture Onsenji Temple, Rinzai Myoshinji School On March 17, 2014, I visited Onsenji Temple. It is about a ten-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station. This temple performs memorial services for dolls and stuffed animals. It felt much like a funeral for dolls and stuffed toys. Onsenji holds a doll memorial service every March. In Japan, Boys’ Day falls on May 5 and Girls’ Day on March 3. Most grandparents give dolls to their grandchildren to pray for the child’s healthy growth. These are traditional Japanese dolls unique to Japan. As a result, many Japanese households own Japanese dolls. I believe dolls also have a spirit, like animism suggests. When your child owns a doll, the child plays with it. As the child grows up, they tend to move away from the doll. Most Japanese people do not simply throw away the dolls that watched over their children’s growth. That is because the dolls spent time with the child. Most Japanese think dolls have a soul. That is why they hold memorial services for dolls. That day, over 1,000 dolls were gathered. The chief priest chanted sutras for the dolls and stuffed animals for about 30 minutes. The priest offered thanks to the dolls with purifying salt. We prayed with the same feeling. It was a very mysterious experience. It was my first time seeing so many dolls and stuffed animals. Still, it was a deeply heartfelt Buddhist memorial for the dolls. I felt I could sense a little of Buddhist sentiment. That is why I love Japan!! Also, Onsenji is famous as a spot for autumn leaves. If you want to see beautiful foliage, please come and see the autumn colors at Onsenji.

Kenninji Temple 2022.09 "Twin Dragon Ceiling" Junsaku Koizumi's masterpiece of heavenly painting It's also amazing to be able to shoot. It is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.

Hokokuji Temple 2021.06.12 The most relaxing place in Kamakura It was a walk in silence.

Photographed 5/25/24. At Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin, wind chimes were decorated. 🎐

It is a bamboo forest of Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura. Bamboo forests, which are not so rare for Japanese people, also seem to be popular with foreigners. However, the bamboo forest at Hokokuji Temple well maintained very beautiful, so why not go there?

Sketch a national treasure. The five-story pagoda of Myo-in in Hiroshima Prefecture is the fifth oldest and most beautiful national treasure pagoda in Japan, and is designated as a national treasure along with the main hall.

Yajiyama Koshoji Temple on a moonlit night. The moon shines pale above the illuminated five-story pagoda.

View of Fuji from the Main gate. At Taiseki-ji Temple, located at the foot of Fuji, you can see the majestic Mt. Fuji on a clear day.

View of Kyoto Tower in the distance. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, located on a hill in Higashiyama, offers a panoramic view of the town of Giant Yang, but the view of Kyoto Tower is especially spectacular.

The hidden symbol of Ueno. The former Kaneiji five-story pagoda is located in Ueno Park and is about 36 meters high to the nine rings.

The tile roof of the temple and the devil's face. I think the purpose and design of the devil's face are unique to Japan. In particular, the devil's face is very COOL and cute. Kobe Mikage, tile roof and devil's face of Jojunji Temple.

Foreigners also ride bicycles around the World Heritage Site. The three-storied pagoda of Yakushiji can be seen from the Nishinokyo area, so you can ride a bicycle around it.

Little Kyoto in Chiba, Lotus Sutra Temple. I like the feeling of a "temple" that is somehow Traditional, Japanese straw raincoat, and blends into the life of the locals who visit Prayer every day.

New green east and west towers. From the hill overlooking the Yamato Basin, the east and west towers of Tomaji Temple surrounded by New green Gari rise.

Zentsuji Temple, in the Precincts in the early morning. For those who are deeply religious, it is essential to pray every morning.

Shikoku Shrine No. 86. In the Precincts of Shidoji Temple, the mossy five-ring pagoda, which is said to be the tomb of a sea woman, is covered with ubamegashi and stands quietly.

Photographed 3/30/24. This is Hanachozu of Chuin.

Jizoin in Shiga, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. Jizoin, the 16th temple of the Suwa 33 Kannon. Jizoin is famous for its katsura tree, a natural monument designated by Suwa City, and is also well known as a peony temple. Its large, vivid flowers are a sight to behold. *Karin-chan Community Bus Yamato–Shiga Line🚌 From Kami-suwa Station Kirigamine Exit, get off at Ichiritsuka, then walk 2 minutes.

I took a picture of the round window of Meigetsu-in Temple in Kita-Kamakura. Famous as a hydrangea temple, the iris garden behind the round window is also wonderful. It's cool Japan to make a window with such a design.

I took a picture of the Kondo hall of Toshodai-ji Temple, which is known for its tenpei paintings. The way the tiles of the large roof are neatly roofed makes you feel the commitment of the craftsmen of the Tenpei period even today, which is truly Cool Japan.

It is the Imperial Gate of Daigoji Temple, Kyoto. The chrysanthemum crest of the Imperial Family and the crest of Toyotomi's 75 paulownia shining in gold are truly gorgeous.

I cut out the corner window of Unryu-in, a separate temple of Senchuku-ji Temple in the south of Kyoto. Senchung Temple is a prestigious and splendid temple, but perhaps because the transportation is a little inconvenient, tourists Surprisingly few, it is a hidden gem temple. You can see Unryuin Temple by going to the right hand side of the temple instead of heading to the main hall after entering the gate. Please visit it when you go to Kyoto.

I cut out the round window of Unryu-in, a separate temple of Senchuku-ji Temple in the south of Kyoto. Senchung Temple is a prestigious and splendid temple, but perhaps because the transportation is a little inconvenient, tourists Surprisingly few, it is a hidden gem temple. You can see Unryuin Temple by going to the right hand side of the temple instead of heading to the main hall after entering the gate. Please visit it when you go to Kyoto.

I cut out the night scene. This is the illumination of Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple during the autumn foliage season. Impression of the tower that emerges in the dark is mysterious and very beautiful. The very act of directing like this. Cool Japan.

The question is, do you know where this is?? It's a lot of northern Kanto lol.