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  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
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  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
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  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
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  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-06.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-02.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-01.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-14.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-12.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-11.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-10.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-05.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-04.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-03.jpg
  • Toyanogata Park Garden is a Niigata city park located on the shores of Lake Toyanogata.  It is called Healing Garden by locals as it is a popular spot for jogging, yoga and tai chi events in the community.  Water has been integrated into the landscape taking advantage of its location on the shore of the lake, from Shukei Pond to the stream. The garden has three different types of bridges over the pond and streams. The garden is composed around a pond dominated by a large stone bridge studded with elements such as stone lanterns, yukitsuri, continuity of waterfalls from the stream.  In this way, The garden expresses the watery city of Niigata.  The garden was designed by the Comprehensive Design Institute.
    Toyanogata-08.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-7.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-2.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-5.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-9.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-8.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-4.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-1.jpg
  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
    gokonomiya-shrine-garden-6.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden-03.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden-01.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden-05.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden-06.jpg
  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
    daizenji-garden-04.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-garden-3.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-garden-1.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-garden-2.jpg
  • Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary with ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs and Tibetan Sand Paintings, a Labyrinth as well as a  Medicine Garden.  Monuments and statuary create an extra special, peaceful atmosphere.
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  • Daizenji Japanese Garden - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
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  • Anrakuji Temple Pond Garden - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
    Anrakuji-9.jpg
  • Anrakuji Temple Pond Garden - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
    Anrakuji-7.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-amber-3.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-amber-4.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-amber-2.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
    zensuiji-amber-1.jpg
  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
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  • Zensuiji is a temple whose main hall was built in 1366 during the Nanbokucho period and is a national treasure. The Hyakuden-no-Ike Pond on the sleeve of the main hall is a pond strolling garden. The current appearance was recently renovated but the history of Ikezumi dates back to the beginning of the Heian period. It was founded in an ancient temple called at the beginning of the Nara period. At the beginning of the Heian period, Saicho discovered this "Hyakuden Pond" when he visited this area. Supposedly, Saicho found the golden Yakushi Buddha in the pond, which was originally created by the water flowing from the mountain, and realizes that the water in this pond is sacred water. After that, when he gave it to Emperor Kanmu and prayed for healing, he recovered in about a week, so the temple was given the name of Zensuiji which continues to this day - though not to be confused with Zentsuji in Ehime Prefecture the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, important in its own right.
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  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
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  • Gokonomiya Shrine Garden - Kobori Enshu, a renowned tea master and garden designer, arrived at Fushimi Magistrates office, next to this shrine,. The shogun, impressed with his work, took on Enshu. After WWII, the stones were moved to Gokonomiua Shrine and KinsakunNakane recreated the garden faithful to Kobori Enshu style,  in the background, plants dominate and an artificial hill and dead waterfall are found on opposite sides of the surface, represented by Shirakawa sand. Otherwise, the shrine is known for its healing properties and serves as a focus point for the entire neighborhood.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Gate - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Kobo Daishi Statue at Anrakuji Temple - Anrakuji Temple - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Water Fountain - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Moss Garden at Dainichiji - the 28th temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage - the walk from the previous temple, Konomineji is about 38 kilometers, mostly along the coast, a full days walk and then some. Dainichiji is also the name of two other temples on the pilgrimage, the Temple Number 4 and Temple Number 13 in Tokushima Prefecture. According to legend Gyoki founded Dainichiji in the 8th century. He is credited with carving the statue of Dainichi which is a secret Buddha and is therefore not shown to the public. In the early 9th century Kobo Daishi stayed nearby and carved a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha.  According to the legend he only used his fingernails to sculpt it out of a camphor tree. The temple has a reputation for healing head and upper body ailments and so is visited by those with such ailments.
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  • Moss Garden at Dainichiji - the 28th temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage - the walk from the previous temple, Konomineji is about 38 kilometers, mostly along the coast, a full days walk and then some. Dainichiji is also the name of two other temples on the pilgrimage, the Temple Number 4 and Temple Number 13 in Tokushima Prefecture. According to legend Gyoki founded Dainichiji in the 8th century. He is credited with carving the statue of Dainichi which is a secret Buddha and is therefore not shown to the public. In the early 9th century Kobo Daishi stayed nearby and carved a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha.  According to the legend he only used his fingernails to sculpt it out of a camphor tree. The temple has a reputation for healing head and upper body ailments and so is visited by those with such ailments.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Gate - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Gate - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Water Fountain - the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Pagoda- the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Garden and shadows at Temple 76 Konzoji is on the Marugame plains and belongs to the Tendaijimon Sect, unlike most of the temples along the pilgrimage which are of the Shingon Sect.  Konzoji Temple was built in 774 by Wake Dozen, grandfather of the Buddhist monk Chisho Daishi Enchin.  He carved a statue of Healing Buddha as the principal object of worship and enshrined it at the temple. Chisho Daishi was deeply involved with Kobo Daishi, and served as the fifth abbot of Enryakuji Temple in Kyoto.  On the temple grounds there is a popular Sand-Stepping Hall where visitors can step on sand taken from each of the 88 temples.  After the grandeur of nearby Zentsuji, it is a tough act to follow.  Nevertheless, Konzoji has its own modest charm.
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  • Anrakuji Temple Pagoda- the original site of the temple was 2 km from its present location where Kobo Daishi created a hot spring that was renowned for its healing properties. The temple was moved to its present location, and made ito a roadside temple to provide lodging for pilgrims.  Within its grounds is a two storey pagoda, a beautiful pond garden and a bamboo grove. Anrajkuji is entered through a big, white, Chinese-style gate,  and up the stairs by the gatehouse Anrakuji offers a tsuyado - free lodgings for walking pilgrims.  Anrakuji also has a shukubo of temple lodging at nominal cost.  Anrakuji has a long history of accommodating pilgrims, in part because of its location that is accessible if one were to start at temple 1 early in the morning it would be possible to reach by late afternoon.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Horai Mountain Garden at Manshoji Temple in Yokosuka.  Horai Mountain is a mythical mountain in China, revered by Buddhism and frequently part of the motif of Japanese gardens.  In China it is known as Penglai Mountain.  In Japanese and Chinese mythology, the mountain is though of as the base for the Eight Immortals where everything is pure and white, although its palaces are made of platinum and gold.  Jewelry grows on trees.  There is no suffering or winter, rice bowls and wine glasses are never empty, and fruit grow that heal any disease, give and give eternal youth.  The garden was designed using traditional concepts by Masao Sone from Kyoto who is committed to passing along Japanese gardening culture to future generations. Mansho-ji Temple and its gardens are only open to the public one day per year on Japan’s Culture Day, a national holiday. Manshoji is a part of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, an aspect that is reflected in it karesansui zen garden.
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  • Jorakuji Temple is temple No. 14. This temple has one of the most unusual courtyards of the entire pilgrimage. Its compound was built on an uneven rock bed with not one flat spot throughout. Jorakuji is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace. Kobo Daishi carved a statue of Maitreya in sacred wood, built the temple, and set up the statue as the main object of veneration in the temple. The legend here is that a woman carried her crippled husband five times around the entire pilgrimage, praying to Kobo Daishi to cure him. On the sixth circuit, they swore to commit suicide if he wasn't healed by the end of that trip. When they reached temple No. 14 the husband was healed and they walked the rest of the pilgrimage together.  It is also said that if a diabetic prays and drinks the boiled leaves of the yew tree beside the Main Hall, they will be cured.
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  • Jorakuji Temple is temple No. 14. This temple has one of the most unusual courtyards of the entire pilgrimage. Its compound was built on an uneven rock bed with not one flat spot throughout. Jorakuji is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace. Kobo Daishi carved a statue of Maitreya in sacred wood, built the temple, and set up the statue as the main object of veneration in the temple. The legend here is that a woman carried her crippled husband five times around the entire pilgrimage, praying to Kobo Daishi to cure him. On the sixth circuit, they swore to commit suicide if he wasn't healed by the end of that trip. When they reached temple No. 14 the husband was healed and they walked the rest of the pilgrimage together.  It is also said that if a diabetic prays and drinks the boiled leaves of the yew tree beside the Main Hall, they will be cured.
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  • Jorakuji Temple is temple No. 14. This temple has one of the most unusual courtyards of the entire pilgrimage. Its compound was built on an uneven rock bed with not one flat spot throughout. Jorakuji is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace. Kobo Daishi carved a statue of Maitreya in sacred wood, built the temple, and set up the statue as the main object of veneration in the temple. The legend here is that a woman carried her crippled husband five times around the entire pilgrimage, praying to Kobo Daishi to cure him. On the sixth circuit, they swore to commit suicide if he wasn't healed by the end of that trip. When they reached temple No. 14 the husband was healed and they walked the rest of the pilgrimage together.  It is also said that if a diabetic prays and drinks the boiled leaves of the yew tree beside the Main Hall, they will be cured.
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  • Jorakuji Temple is temple No. 14. This temple has one of the most unusual courtyards of the entire pilgrimage. Its compound was built on an uneven rock bed with not one flat spot throughout. Jorakuji is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace. Kobo Daishi carved a statue of Maitreya in sacred wood, built the temple, and set up the statue as the main object of veneration in the temple. The legend here is that a woman carried her crippled husband five times around the entire pilgrimage, praying to Kobo Daishi to cure him. On the sixth circuit, they swore to commit suicide if he wasn't healed by the end of that trip. When they reached temple No. 14 the husband was healed and they walked the rest of the pilgrimage together.  It is also said that if a diabetic prays and drinks the boiled leaves of the yew tree beside the Main Hall, they will be cured.
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  • Jorakuji Temple is temple No. 14. This temple has one of the most unusual courtyards of the entire pilgrimage. Its compound was built on an uneven rock bed with not one flat spot throughout. Jorakuji is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Peace. Kobo Daishi carved a statue of Maitreya in sacred wood, built the temple, and set up the statue as the main object of veneration in the temple. The legend here is that a woman carried her crippled husband five times around the entire pilgrimage, praying to Kobo Daishi to cure him. On the sixth circuit, they swore to commit suicide if he wasn't healed by the end of that trip. When they reached temple No. 14 the husband was healed and they walked the rest of the pilgrimage together.  It is also said that if a diabetic prays and drinks the boiled leaves of the yew tree beside the Main Hall, they will be cured.
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  • Garden Stones at Doryuji - Doryu-ji was founded in 749 as an act of repentance for accidentally shooting his nurse with an arrow.  Doryuji Temple was built in 712, when the ruler of this area, Wake no Michitaka, made a small statue of Healing Buddha from a large mulberry tree and built a small hall.  At that time, there were vast mulberry orchards throughout the area, as silk was produced here.  Some of the buildings at Doryuji incorporate wood from mulberry trees.  The principal image is called "eye rehabilitation”  and is said to have the benefit of healing the eye diseases especially through the healing waters in the temple grounds.
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  • Garden Stones at Doryuji - Doryu-ji was founded in 749 as an act of repentance for accidentally shooting his nurse with an arrow.  Doryuji Temple was built in 712, when the ruler of this area, Wake no Michitaka, made a small statue of Healing Buddha from a large mulberry tree and built a small hall.  At that time, there were vast mulberry orchards throughout the area, as silk was produced here.  Some of the buildings at Doryuji incorporate wood from mulberry trees.  The principal image is called "eye rehabilitation”  and is said to have the benefit of healing the eye diseases especially through the healing waters in the temple grounds.
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  • Daizenji Sammon Gate Guardian - Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
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  • Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
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  • Daizenji Temple was built in Koshu by Buddhist priest Gyoki in 718.  It is sometimes called the “grape temple” as Gyoki was met by the presence of Yakushi Nyorai the Buddhist disciple of healing holding a cluster of grapes. As a result the temple has come to be called "the birthplace of the Koshu Grape.”  The temple even offers wine tasting, the only one in Japan to honor this custom, since it is at the heart of the Katsunuma wine district of Yamanashi.  Over the course of its long history, many of the temple structures have been destroyed by natural disaster - most of what remains is Yakushi Hall and the Sammon Gate.  Daizenji also has an impressive Japanese pond garden within its grounds, ideally viewed from the washitsu tatami room
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