"Hokoku-ji Temple" along the Kanazawa-kaido road in Kamakura is a temple of Rinzai sect which Ietoki ASHIKAGA opened. About 1,000 Moso-chiku (thick-stemmed bamboo) grow in the precincts and it is known as a beautiful temple of bamboo groves. It is a small temple in the residential area. There is not spectacularness or magnificence. But, as you step into the bamboo forest behind … [Read more...] about Hokoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Shrines and temples
Yushima Tenjin (Tnmangu) Shrine, Tokyo
Yushima Tenjin Shrine in Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo is a shrine that is counted as one of the three great Tenjin of Kanto region, along with Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Yabo Tenmangu Shrine. Main enshrined god is Sugawara no Michizane which is known as the god of studies, and every year when the exam season comes, a lot of candidates come to pray for success. Yushima Tenjin … [Read more...] about Yushima Tenjin (Tnmangu) Shrine, Tokyo
Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara
"Kasuga Taisha Shrine" in Nara is the grand head shrine of Kasuga Shrine with about 1000 shrines in Japan. Here, "ujigami" (guardian god) of the Fujiwara family who has a brilliant achievement in the history of Japan is enshrined. It was built in the Nara era in the hope that the people will prosper, protecting Heijo-kyo (the ancient capital in the eighth century located in … [Read more...] about Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara
Arakurayama-Sengen Park, Yamanashi
"Arakurayama Sengen Park" famous as a spot where you can see Mt. Fuji. It is known not only for Mt. Fuji but also for cherry blossoms. There are many places where you can see Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji, but there is no place where you can see elegant Japanese landscape as Arakurayama Sengen Park. In the garden, there is a memorial tower of the war dead called "Churei-to" … [Read more...] about Arakurayama-Sengen Park, Yamanashi
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine), Fukuoka
Speaking of Fukuoka's sightseeing spots, “Dazaifu” always comes out even among the many sightseeing spots. Access from the city center is also good, and the attractions are gathered compactly, so it is perfect for day trips. "Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine" where the famous Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined as "academic god" is a popular spot in Fukuoka sightseeing. While being a … [Read more...] about Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine), Fukuoka
Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
In Atami famous as a spa town, there is "Izusan Jinja Shrine", a shrine that is familiar to MINAMOTO no Yoritomo and Masako HOJO. There is divine favor in marriage and it is popular shrine crowded with many worshipers. Izusan Jinja Shrine is, as its name suggests, located in Mt. Izu-no-Oyama. It is located about 170 meters above sea level, and it goes up to the shrine with a … [Read more...] about Izusan Jinja Shrine, Shizuoka
Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa
"Zuisenji" along the Kanazawa Route is a temple built by Muso Soseki (later Muso Kokushi) in 1327. Muso Soseki was active from the end of the Kamakura period to the period of the Northern and Southern Court earlier period, and also made a garden such as Tenryuji in Kyoto. The garden that Muso Soseki made was discovered and restored in 1970 and is designated as the scenic spot … [Read more...] about Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa