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  • Unpenji is Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Unpenji is Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Unpenji is Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Omikuji Wish Papers at Unpenji - Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Henro Pilgrims at Unpenji - Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
    temple-66-umpenji-17.jpg
  • Unpenji is Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
    temple-66-umpenji-16.jpg
  • Henro Pilgrims at Unpenji - Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Prayer Wheels at Unpenji - Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
    temple-66-umpenji-12.jpg
  • Omikuji Wish Papers at Unpenji - Temple No. 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Although counted as being in Kagawa Prefecture, it’s actually just across the prefectural border in Tokushima. Located at an elevation of 911 metres, it is the highest temple on the pilgrimage and it’s one the nansho or ‘difficult places’ that test the will of pilgrims although the cable car that starts in Kagawa makes it much easier to get up to the top now.  In the temple grounds are masses of stone rakan statues of followers of the Buddha. There are also other statues of Kannon and Fudo, which are both National Treasures.  The temple was founded by Kukai in his youth and was dedicated by Emperor Kameyama who planted a gingko tree in the grounds.  At one time in its heyday the temple had seven shrines, twelve affiliated halls, and eight branch temples.
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  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
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  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-6.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-5.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-2.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-1.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-3.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-8.jpg
  • Unpenji - Temple 66 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage-   Although Unpenji is much closer to the population centers of Ehime and Kagawa prefectures, but it is officially a part of Tokushima prefecture.  Unpenji temple is a Sekisho temple, a sort of spiritual checkpoint to ensure sincerity, and also a difficult one to reach.  What is the most impressive at Unpenji temple is the expressive and lifelike 500 Arhats - saints who gathered for the Buddhist Councils when the Buddha reached Nirvana. The expression of each 500 Arhati is different from each other. Some look thoughtful, some fierce, and a few with smiles. At 911 meters above the sea level, Unpenji is at the border between Tokushima and Kagawa Prefectures. Standing on the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the Sanuki plain, the Inland Sea and the mountains of Tokushima.
    temple-66-umpenji-4.jpg
  • Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
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