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  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-amber-1.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-saisho-in-2.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-amber-3.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-amber-4.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-amber-2.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-saisho-in-4.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-saisho-in-3.jpg
  • Jizo in Snow - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth and travelers. These jizos in snow are at Saisho-in temple, in Hirosaki Aomori, Japan's winter heartland. Jizo are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    jizo-saisho-in-1.jpg
  • Saisho-in Pagoda was built around 350 years ago to commemorate those who died in battle during the reunification of Tsugaru in Aomori,  It's five stories high.  In addition to the the impressive pagoda, many jizo and boddhisatvas are found around the temple buildings.  Many temples and shrines were built around Hirosaki Castle to spiritually safeguard it. One area of specific interest for the visitors is Zenringa” a group of 33 temples of the Soto sect where Saisho-in is found.   Saisho-in was built during the Edo Period using a construction method with no nails. The pagoda is designated as a national important cultural heritage site.
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  • Saisho-in Pagoda was built around 350 years ago to commemorate those who died in battle during the reunification of Tsugaru in Aomori,  It's five stories high.  In addition to the the impressive pagoda, many jizo and boddhisatvas are found around the temple buildings.  Many temples and shrines were built around Hirosaki Castle to spiritually safeguard it. One area of specific interest for the visitors is Zenringa” a group of 33 temples of the Soto sect where Saisho-in is found.   Saisho-in was built during the Edo Period using a construction method with no nails. The pagoda is designated as a national important cultural heritage site.
    saisho-in-2.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-11.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-04.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-10.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-12.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-09.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-06.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-03.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-05.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    AMBER-2022-C-36.jpg
  • Seibi-en is composed in a unique style of landscape called Oishi Bugaku-ryu. Construction of this pond garden began in 1902 taking 9 years to complete.  A yew tree is trimmed in the shape of the god that created the heaven and the earth, providing a picturesque touch to the garden.  Carefully positioned garden rocks use the background of the Tsugaru Plain and far away mountains.  Seibikan is a unique building with a Japanese interior on the first floor, and western style on the second floor. The architecture is characteristic of buildings during the Rokumeikan age. The building harmonizes with the garden, creating a classic the Meiji Period scene.  Seibi-en is located near Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
    seibi-in-07.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-2.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-1.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    fujita-garden-1.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    fujita-garden-2.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-4.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-5.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-3.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-233.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    fujita-amber-7.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    fujita-amber-8.jpg
  • Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden in Hirosaki was built in 1919 -  a classic traditional Japanese landscape strolling garden.  The spacious garden is separated into two parts: an upper section and a lower section. It is named after its first owner, local businessman Fujita Kenichi.  The garden composition includes a traditional Japanese house in the upper section and a tea ceremony house in the lower section.  Both buildings placed to give views onto the surrounding landscape. There is also a tearoom from the Taisho era within the garden.
    fujita-amber-10.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-amber-11.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-46.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-amber-7.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-amber-9.jpg
  • Yoki-en Garden at Neputa Mura or Neputa Village was built during the Meiji Period by Nakamura Sanjiro.  It is noted for its black pines, wooden bridge and  stone lanterns. The garden was built between 1880 and 1914 with methods unique to the Tsugaru District.  The garden is a designated cultural property of the Japanese government.
    yokien-amber-1.jpg