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  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-3.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-5.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-2.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-14.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-12.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-11.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-4.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-13.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-2.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
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  • Joshinji Pond Garden  - In addition to its magnificent karesansui zen garden, rare in Tokyo, there is also a small pond garen on the other side of the Hondo Hall.  Joshinji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings. The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Pond Garden  - In addition to its magnificent karesansui zen garden, rare in Tokyo, there is also a small pond garen on the other side of the Hondo Hall.  Joshinji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings. The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-8.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
    zojo-ji-5.jpg
  • Niohmon Gate at Joshinji Temple was completed in 1793 and houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshin-ji Temple is also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Pond Garden  - In addition to its magnificent karesansui zen garden, rare in Tokyo, there is also a small pond garen on the other side of the Hondo Hall.  Joshinji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings. The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-7.jpg
  • Joshinji Temple, Niohmon Gate Guardians - Joshin-ji was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities.  Joshinji is also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old. The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-2.jpg
  • Joshinji Temple, Niohmon Gate Guardians - Joshin-ji was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities.  Joshinji is also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old. The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-4.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
    zojo-ji-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Pond Garden  - In addition to its magnificent karesansui zen garden, rare in Tokyo, there is also a small pond garen on the other side of the Hondo Hall.  Joshinji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings. The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  The Hondo main hall, was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo.  Even so, Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-6.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    joshinji-3.jpg
  • Jizo at Joshinji - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    daisuke-joshinji-5.jpg
  • Jizo at Joshinji - "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    daisuke-joshinji-6.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-4.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-1.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-5.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-8.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-3.jpg
  • Jizo at Zojo-ji -  "Jizo" images and statues are popular in Japan as Bodhisattva who console beings awaiting rebirth as well as comfort for travelers. As such they are often found along roadsides, paths or even street corners.
    zojoji-jizo-2.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-honganji-02.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-honganji-01.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-hongaji-06.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-hongaji-08.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-hongaji-09.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-hongaji-07.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-honganji-05.jpg
  • Nishi Hongan-ji or the "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Honganji (or "The Eastern Temple of the Original Vow". Today it serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nish Honganji is older than the Higashi Honganji and has more integral architecture. Together they are listed as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto as also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    nishi-honganji-04.jpg
  • Honen-in is situated on the site where monk Honen founded the Jodo sect of Buddhism. Though generations of monks have studied Honen's doctrine here, in recent years the temple has turned more into a family sanctuary.  As at many Japanese temples, Honen-in now mostly officiates at funerals though the head monk hosts art shows from time to time as a keen arts lover.  The temple itself is usually closed to the public though the grounds in front of the temple has a pair of very unique Zen dry mound gardens.  The patterns change from time to time. The moss-covered Sanmon gate is open to the public year round.
    honen-in-14.jpg
  • Honen-in is situated on the site where monk Honen founded the Jodo sect of Buddhism. Though generations of monks have studied Honen's doctrine here, in recent years the temple has turned more into a family sanctuary.  As at many Japanese temples, Honen-in now mostly officiates at funerals though the head monk hosts art shows from time to time as a keen arts lover.  The temple itself is usually closed to the public though the grounds in front of the temple has a pair of very unique Zen dry mound gardens.  The patterns change from time to time. The moss-covered Sanmon gate is open to the public year round.
    honen-in-13.jpg
  • Honen-in is situated on the site where monk Honen founded the Jodo sect of Buddhism. Though generations of monks have studied Honen's doctrine here, in recent years the temple has turned more into a family sanctuary.  As at many Japanese temples, Honen-in now mostly officiates at funerals though the head monk hosts art shows from time to time as a keen arts lover.  The temple itself is usually closed to the public though the grounds in front of the temple has a pair of very unique Zen dry mound gardens.  The patterns change from time to time. The moss-covered Sanmon gate is open to the public year round.
    honen-in-10.jpg
  • Honen-in is situated on the site where monk Honen founded the Jodo sect of Buddhism. Though generations of monks have studied Honen's doctrine here, in recent years the temple has turned more into a family sanctuary.  As at many Japanese temples, Honen-in now mostly officiates at funerals though the head monk hosts art shows from time to time as a keen arts lover.  The temple itself is usually closed to the public though the grounds in front of the temple has a pair of very unique Zen dry mound gardens.  The patterns change from time to time. The moss-covered Sanmon gate is open to the public year round.
    honen-in-11.jpg
  • Hase-Dera Temple known more formally as Kaikozan Jishoin Hase-dera is one of the great Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura. The temple is the fourth of the 33 stations of the Bando Sanju san kasho pilgrimage circuit dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten.<br />
The temple originally belonged to the Tendai sect of Buddhism but eventually became an independent temple of the Jodo sect.  Its Kannon statue is a treasure of Japan The statue is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan, with a height of 9 meters, made from camphor and gilded in gold. It has 11 heads each of which represents a phase in the search for enlightenment.
    hase-dera-temple.jpg
  • Honen-in is situated on the site where monk Honen founded the Jodo sect of Buddhism. Though generations of monks have studied Honen's doctrine here, in recent years the temple has turned more into a family sanctuary.  As at many Japanese temples, Honen-in now mostly officiates at funerals though the head monk hosts art shows from time to time as a keen arts lover.  The temple itself is usually closed to the public though the grounds in front of the temple has a pair of very unique Zen dry mound gardens.  The patterns change from time to time. The moss-covered Sanmon gate is open to the public year round.
    honen-in-15.jpg
  • 20. Nishi Hongan-ji  本願寺 Temple of the Original Vow serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nishi Honganji is older than its neighbor Higashi Honganji and has more impressive architecture, particularly its intricately decorated wooden gates.  The Higurashimon Gate of Dusk is elaborately and flamboyantly decorated so much so that its name suggests that it should be viewed at dusk so as to avoid damaging the eyes.  It is engraved with characters from moral tales and auspicious motifs.
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  • 20. Nishi Hongan-ji  本願寺 Temple of the Original Vow serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nishi Honganji is older than its neighbor Higashi Honganji and has more impressive architecture, particularly its intricately decorated wooden gates.  The Higurashimon Gate of Dusk is elaborately and flamboyantly decorated so much so that its name suggests that it should be viewed at dusk so as to avoid damaging the eyes.  It is engraved with characters from moral tales and auspicious motifs.
    20.KYOTO-HONGANJI-02.jpg
  • 20. Nishi Hongan-ji  本願寺 Temple of the Original Vow serves as the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect.  Nishi Honganji is older than its neighbor Higashi Honganji and has more impressive architecture, particularly its intricately decorated wooden gates.  The Higurashimon Gate of Dusk is elaborately and flamboyantly decorated so much so that its name suggests that it should be viewed at dusk so as to avoid damaging the eyes.  It is engraved with characters from moral tales and auspicious motifs.
    20.KYOTO-HONGANJI-03.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-4.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-6.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-2.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-5.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-3.jpg
  • Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji -  Shiun-no-niwa and Goen-no-michi were created surrounding a pond called Oike at Konkai-Komyo-ji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect.  The Shiun-no-niwa was created to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect. It is a Japanese dry garden that depicts the life of Honen expressed with stones.  The garden is covered in white sand and hair moss.  The Goen-no-michi was created as a garden expressing Goen which means connection, is one of the basic concepts of Buddhism advocated by Honen. In the garden, two paths connect into one path representing the aspect of connection.
    kurodani-1.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-7.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-4.jpg
  • Hasedera Gate - Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-01.jpg
  • Zen Garden at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-zen-2.jpg
  • Iris Pond at Hasedera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-pond-2.jpg
  • Manu-Guruma Prayer Wheel at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-manu-guruma-1.jpg
  • Jizo at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-kamakura-2.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-3.jpg
  • Sakura at Hasedera - Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-07.jpg
  • Iris Pond at Hasedera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
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  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-124.jpg
  • Sakura at Hasedera - Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-06.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-05.jpg
  • Hasedera Gate - Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-02.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hase-dera-04.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hase-dera-01.jpg
  • Zen Garden at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-zen-4.jpg
  • Zen Garden at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-zen-5.jpg
  • Zen Garden at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-zen-3.jpg
  • Hasedera Gate - Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-04.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hasedera-03.jpg
  • Zen Garden at Hase-dera - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-zen-1.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-2.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-1.jpg
  • Totakusan Muryoko-in Shojoko-ji, commonly referred to as Yugyoji Temple is the head temple of the Ji Sect of Buddhism, an offshoot of the Jodo Sect or Pure Land Buddhism.  It was founded by Priest Ippen-Chshin in the latter part of the Kamakura Period.
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  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hase-dera-05.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hase-dera-02.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-6.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-6.jpg
  • Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura is officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a birds-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    kamakura-hase-dera-03.jpg
  • Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon by the Japanese. Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hase-dera-kamakura-5.jpg
  • Jizo at Hase-dera Kamakura - Hase-dera officially named Kaiko-zan Jisho-in Hase-dera but commonly called Hase Kannon.  Hase-Dera has landscaped Japanese gardens, a giant prayer wheel, jizo caves, a bamboo grove, and a vegetarian restaurant up the hill with a bird-eye view of Kamakura and the Shonan Coast. Hase-dera is famous for its massive wooden statue of Kannon - a treasure of Japan.  Originally belonging to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Hase-dera became an independent temple of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.
    hasedera-kamakura-1.jpg
  • Kongoji Temple has a small, neat garden and is slightly hidden away in the back streets of the Okazaki museum area of Kyoto.  Kongo-ji is very much a community temple, hosting many local events,  Kongoji's founding is thought to have been by the priest Gyoki 668-749 during the 8th century.  Kongoji is part of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  It is said that Gyoki carved a statue of Amida Buddhia though it was damaged and only the head was found though it was preserved and protected and restored into a full size statue in 1713.
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  • Kongoji Temple has a small, neat garden and is slightly hidden away in the back streets of the Okazaki museum area of Kyoto.  Kongo-ji is very much a community temple, hosting many local events,  Kongoji's founding is thought to have been by the priest Gyoki 668-749 during the 8th century.  Kongoji is part of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  It is said that Gyoki carved a statue of Amida Buddhia though it was damaged and only the head was found though it was preserved and protected and restored into a full size statue in 1713.
    kongo-ji-2.jpg
  • Kongoji Temple has a small, neat garden and is slightly hidden away in the back streets of the Okazaki museum area of Kyoto.  Kongo-ji is very much a community temple, hosting many local events,  Kongoji's founding is thought to have been by the priest Gyoki 668-749 during the 8th century.  Kongoji is part of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  It is said that Gyoki carved a statue of Amida Buddhia though it was damaged and only the head was found though it was preserved and protected and restored into a full size statue in 1713.
    kongo-ji-1.jpg
  • Eikan-do is also known as Zenrin-ji - a major temple on the east of Kyoto. Eikan-do was founded in 853, at the beginning of the Heian period, by a priest called Shinjo. It is now part of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.   The temple consists in various buildings arranged around a central pond.  Eikan-do is most attractive in autumn, where the maple trees of its front garden are brightly colored.
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  • Eikan-do is also known as Zenrin-ji - a major temple on the east of Kyoto. Eikan-do was founded in 853, at the beginning of the Heian period, by a priest called Shinjo. It is now part of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.   The temple consists in various buildings arranged around a central pond.  Eikan-do is most attractive in autumn, where the maple trees of its front garden are brightly colored.
    eikan-do-4.jpg
  • Kongoji Temple has a small, neat garden and is slightly hidden away in the back streets of the Okazaki museum area of Kyoto.  Kongo-ji is very much a community temple, hosting many local events,  Kongoji's founding is thought to have been by the priest Gyoki 668-749 during the 8th century.  Kongoji is part of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  It is said that Gyoki carved a statue of Amida Buddhia though it was damaged and only the head was found though it was preserved and protected and restored into a full size statue in 1713.
    kongo-ji-3.jpg
  • Eikan-do is also known as Zenrin-ji - a major temple on the east of Kyoto. Eikan-do was founded in 853, at the beginning of the Heian period, by a priest called Shinjo. It is now part of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.   The temple consists in various buildings arranged around a central pond.  Eikan-do is most attractive in autumn, where the maple trees of its front garden are brightly colored.
    eikan-do-1.jpg
  • Eikan-do is also known as Zenrin-ji - a major temple on the east of Kyoto. Eikan-do was founded in 853, at the beginning of the Heian period, by a priest called Shinjo. It is now part of the Jodo sect of Zen Buddhism.   The temple consists in various buildings arranged around a central pond.  Eikan-do is most attractive in autumn, where the maple trees of its front garden are brightly colored.
    eikan-do-3.jpg