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  • Tatsueji Temple Bell- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Temple Gate- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Ekoin Gate - There are temples and shrines that have accommodation facilities called "shukubo" in Japan. They used to be facilities for worshippers and followers. These shukubo have become places where anyone can stay and are attracting attention not only as places to stay, but as places that let you experience Japanese culture.  Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most popular temples for temple stays at Koyasan for foreign visitors thanks to its English-speaking monks.
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  • Certain temples that have accommodation facilities are called "shukubo" in Japan. They used to be facilities for worshippers and followers. However, they have become casual places where anyone can stay. These days, shukubo are attracting attention not only as places to stay, but as places that let you experience Japanese culture.  Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.
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  • Novice monk serving temple food or Shojin Ryori, vegetarian cuisine at its finest consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • Novice monk serving temple food or Shojin Ryori, vegetarian cuisine at its finest consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • Tatami room at Ekoin Temple's Shukubo.  Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Tatami Room at Ekoin, one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors. Ekoin has early morning prayer services and goma fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • Tatami room at Ekoin Temple's Shukubo.  Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Tatami Room at Ekoin, one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • Carp Pond at Ekoin - Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Carp pond and Japanese garden at Ekoin one of the more popular temples for foreign visitors at Koyasan.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • Carp Pond at Ekoin - Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Carp pond and Japanese garden at Ekoin one of the more popular temples for foreign visitors at Koyasan.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • Carp Pond at Ekoin - Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Carp pond and Japanese garden at Ekoin one of the more popular temples for foreign visitors at Koyasan.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
    ekoin-koyasan-14.jpg
  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
    Tatsueji-10.jpg
  • Tatsueji - Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Ceiling Fresco- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
    Tatsueji-5.jpg
  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji - Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
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  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
    Tatsueji-2.jpg
  • Tatsueji Pagoda- Tatsue-ji is the first "Sekisho" temple, there being one in each of the four prefectures of Shikoku. Sekisho were the "barriers" or control points on highways in Japan from ancient times up until the late 19th century. Government officials would check the papers and passes of people traveling to make sure they had permission. Sekisho temples are a kind of spiritual checkpoint with the idea being that if you do not have the correct spiritual and mental attitude for the pilgrimage you should go back to the beginning and start again. There are even stories of people feeling  unable to enter the grounds. The legend here is that of  a woman named Okyo who worked as a geisha, killed her husband and ran away with lover. They attempted a double suicide, but they decided to do become pilgrims instead. When got to this temple, her black hair twined around the bell, roped around her black hair and her head skin fell off.
    Tatsueji-9.jpg
  • In almost all Japanese homes, temples and restaurants, one can find fusuma, which slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, and also act as doors. They typically measure about the same size as a tatami mat, and are two or three centimeters thick. They consist of a wooden frame, covered in cardboard and a layer of paper. They typically have a black lacquer border and an indented door handle. Historically, fusuma were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals.
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  • In almost all Japanese homes, temples and restaurants, one can find fusuma, which slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, and also act as doors. They typically measure about the same size as a tatami mat, and are two or three centimeters thick. They consist of a wooden frame, covered in cardboard and a layer of paper. They typically have a black lacquer border and an indented door handle. Historically, fusuma were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals.
    fusuma-1.jpg
  • Shunkoin Temple or Temple of the Ray of Spring  is a subtemple in the Myoshinji temple complex  in Kyoto. The temple was established in 1590 by feudal lord Yoshiharu Horio.  Today Shunkoin is the most popular "temple stay" temples or shukubo in Japan, hosting visitors from around the world in Kyoto.
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  • Shunkoin Temple or Temple of the Ray of Spring  is a subtemple in the Myoshinji temple complex  in Kyoto. The temple was established in 1590 by feudal lord Yoshiharu Horio.  Today Shunkoin is the most popular "temple stay" temples or shukubo in Japan, hosting visitors from around the world in Kyoto.
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  • Shunkoin Temple or Temple of the Ray of Spring  is a subtemple in the Myoshinji temple complex  in Kyoto. The temple was established in 1590 by feudal lord Yoshiharu Horio.  Today Shunkoin is the most popular "temple stay" temples or shukubo in Japan, hosting visitors from around the world in Kyoto.
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  • Shunkoin Temple or Temple of the Ray of Spring  is a subtemple in the Myoshinji temple complex  in Kyoto. The temple was established in 1590 by feudal lord Yoshiharu Horio.  Today Shunkoin is the most popular "temple stay" temples or shukubo in Japan, hosting visitors from around the world in Kyoto.
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  • Shunkoin Temple or Temple of the Ray of Spring  is a subtemple in the Myoshinji temple complex  in Kyoto. The temple was established in 1590 by feudal lord Yoshiharu Horio.  Today Shunkoin is the most popular "temple stay" temples or shukubo in Japan, hosting visitors from around the world in Kyoto.
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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
    kiyotakiji-3.jpg
  • Dainichiji is 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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  • Temple 35 Kiyotakiji -  Kiyotakiji is known as the 'Clean Waterfall Temple'. The temple’s name, Kiyotaki pure waterfall comes from the legend that Kobo Daishi, after praying for an abundant harvest, struck his staff on the ground and pure water came out and turned into a waterfall. The five story pagoda was built by a prince who had stayed at Kiyotaki for a year before traveling to India. Legend has it that he was eaten by a tiger, but his soul remains in the pagoda and protects the temple from misfortune. During the Edo Period the temple flourished, but by 1871 the temple was in ruins and not restored until 1880.
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  • Belltower 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-8.jpg
  • 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-6.jpg
  • Henro Hut 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-4.jpg
  • Dainichiji is 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-3.jpg
  • Dainichiji is 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-1.jpg
  • 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-5.jpg
  • Dainichiji is 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.
    temple-29-dainichiji-2.jpg
  • Buddha at Tokaiji Temple Kamakura - Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
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  • Thatched Gate at Tokaiji Temple  - Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
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  • Buddha at Tokaiji Temple Kamakura - Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
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  • Buddha at Tokaiji Temple Kamakura - Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
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  • Buddha at Tokaiji Temple Kamakura - Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
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  • Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
    tokeiji-6.jpg
  • Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
    tokeiji-3.jpg
  • Tokaiji Temple once served as a refuge for abused women in Kamakura.  By staying at Tokeiji Temple for three years, women could attain a divorce. It is called the Divorce Temple because of this history.  Its full name is Shokozan Tokei-ji and is also called Kakekomi-dera.  Tokeiji is a sub-temple of the Engakuji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhism founded 9in 1285 by Kakusan-ni who was the wife of Hojo Tokimuni.  Tokimuni died at a young age so his wife developed Tokeiji as a nunnery.   The temple remained a nunnery for over 600 years.  Men were not allowed to enter until 1902, when a male abbot took over Tokei-ji under auspices of Engakuji.
    tokeiji-8.jpg
  • Henro Hut at Butsumokuji - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo, a Japanese architect, designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local communities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.  Most of these huts were designed for taking a rest or a nap only and sleeping overnight in them is frowned upon by locals.  In a pinch, they may be servicable but it is very important to ask local neighbors or the nearest police box for permission first.
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  • Senyuji Rest Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo, a Japanese architect, designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local communities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.  Most of these huts were designed for taking a rest or a nap only and sleeping overnight in them is frowned upon by locals.  In a pinch, they may be servicable but it is very important to ask local neighbors or the nearest police box for permission first.
    henro-hut-senyuji-2.jpg
  • Senyuji Rest Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo, a Japanese architect, designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local communities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.  Most of these huts were designed for taking a rest or a nap only and sleeping overnight in them is frowned upon by locals.  In a pinch, they may be servicable but it is very important to ask local neighbors or the nearest police box for permission first.
    henro-hut-senyuji.jpg
  • Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is Vegetarian cuisine at its finest, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is Vegetarian cuisine at its finest, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • Fire ceremony at Ekoin in Koya-san. There are temples and shrines that have accommodation facilities called shukubo in Japan that attract attention not only as places to stay, but as places that let you experience Japanese culture.  Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • 52.5 Ceremonies at Ekoin 恵光院 a temple with accommodation facilities called shukubo for pilgrims and visitors.  Such temples encourage guests to experience Japanese culture.  Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • 52.5 Ceremonies at Ekoin 恵光院 a temple with accommodation facilities called shukubo for pilgrims and visitors.  Such temples encourage guests to experience Japanese culture.  Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
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  • Morning Prayer Drums -  Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most suitable temples for this for foreign visitors as the young monks speak English, and due to the high cost, guests can opt out of meals as a way to save on their bill.
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  • Chanting at morning prayers - Koya-san is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
    koyasan-morning-prayers-1.jpg
  • Morning Prayer Drums -  Koyasan is one of the best places to experience a temple stay in Japan.  Ekoin is one of the most popular temples for this for foreign visitors.  One reason is that most of the young monks speak English, and Ekoin is well accustomed to foreign visitors.  Also Ekoin has morning prayer services and fire burning ceremonies that visitors can observe.
    koyasan-morning-prayers-4.jpg
  • Temple 23 Yakuouji - The custom at Yakuouji is for visitors to put a coin on every step for their age for luck and to ward off evil. Many temples promise this protection, but Yakuouji draws about a million visitors annually because it is regarded as the most potent and powerful. Japanese believe that men and women all have unlucky years. For men, it’s at 41, 42, & 61; and women, at 32, 33, & 61. But, it is also believed, dropping coins and praying fervently at Yakuouji can avert disaster. The temple is also known for its medicinal powers. On the grounds there is natural water spring that can heal certain ailments. For this reason Yakuouji is also called  “The King of Healing”.  The temple maintains a hot spring shukubo where pilgrims can stay overnight and take advantage of the healing waters.
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  • Temple 23 Yakuouji - The custom at Yakuouji is for visitors to put a coin on every step for their age for luck and to ward off evil. Many temples promise this protection, but Yakuouji draws about a million visitors annually because it is regarded as the most potent and powerful. Japanese believe that men and women all have unlucky years. For men, it’s at 41, 42, & 61; and women, at 32, 33, & 61. But, it is also believed, dropping coins and praying fervently at Yakuouji can avert disaster. The temple is also known for its medicinal powers. On the grounds there is natural water spring that can heal certain ailments. For this reason Yakuouji is also called  “The King of Healing”.  The temple maintains a hot spring shukubo where pilgrims can stay overnight and take advantage of the healing waters.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji Garden consists of two parts, the lower temple and the Basho-an higher up the hill. The temple's zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit this temple. Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai basin.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an. Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku but was later destroyed then rebuilt by another priest named Tesshu.  Around 1670, the famous poet Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small hut of the temple, which was later renamed Basho-an.
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  • Jigen-do temple honors the monk Tenkai Jigen, and is part of Shigain Monzeki Temple.  Jigendo is famous for its moss garden and large stone ishidoro lanterns.  - Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  The famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
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  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
    kompuku-ji-2.jpg
  • Konpuku-ji was built in 864 by a priest named Jikaku.  Around 1670, the famous poet Matsuo Basho stopped at this temple for a few nights, and stayed in a small building in the temple compound, which was later renamed Basho-an.  The temple zen garden is a classic rock garden with many satsuki rhododendrons, making early summer the best time to visit.  Near the entrance of the garden on the right lies a small tsukubai water basin similar to the one of Ryoan-ji and features the same four characters. A small path goes around the back of the garden and climbs a slope covered with satsuki to reach Basho-an.
    kompuku-ji-3.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki Garden -  Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
    shigain-monzeki-2.jpg
  • Shigain Monzeki Garden -  Shigain Monzeki was once Sakamoto’s main satobo residence for retired monks of Enryakuji temple where monks of imperial blood resided. Shigain Monzeki has been preserved, including its garden out behind the main hall composed of a small pond with a stone festooned hillside as backdrop.. The garden was designed by Kobori Enshu.  This is the main residence of Enryaku-ji Temple where the head monks stayed over the years. The stone walls surrounding it give the appearance of a castle.
    shigain-monzeki-1.jpg
  • Henro Hut Tadotsu near Doryuji  = Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    henro-hut-tadotsu-2.jpg
  • Henro Hut Tadotsu near Doryuji  = Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • NASA Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • NASA Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • NASA Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • NASA Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • NASA Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-6.jpg
  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-5.jpg
  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-4.jpg
  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-3.jpg
  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-2.jpg
  • Awa Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-tokushima-1.jpg
  • Thatched Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of the more modern of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
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  • Thatched Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of the more modern of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-thatched-5.jpg
  • Thatched Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of the more modern of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-thatched-3.jpg
  • Thatched Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of the more modern of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-thatched-2.jpg
  • Thatched Henro Hut - Henro Goya Huts  are often somewhat exposed to the elements, and usually more suitable for a rest or nap rather than an overnight stay except in a pinch. These huts have been built through volunteer and local community efforts and provide a welcome place to rest or nap.  Uta Ichiyo a Japanese architect designed many of the more modern of these huts, although they were built by volunteers and financed by local authorities.  The ultimate aim is to create 88 of these huts for the convenience of all 88 temples.
    hut-thatched-1.jpg
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