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Kamo Shrine in Imabari Ehime

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Kamo Shrine in Imabari

Kamo Shrine stands in the valley of a little river that runs down to the Seto Inland Sea at Kikuma. Farm horses are raced here once a year in a dramatic festival.

By Rod Walters

Sabae's Bankei-ji Temple Fukui

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Sabae's Bankei-ji Temple

As Japanese temples go, this one is fairly new - only 270 years old. The temple is small and simple, but very lovely. After climbing the steep steps, turn around and enjoy a beautiful view of Sabae. At the top of the stairs are the temple grounds, dominated by a very nice rock garden on the right. To the left, a blanket of moss covers the ground. Inside, on the ceiling of the main hall, are huge black ink paintings of Wind, Thunder, and Dragon Gods (Fu-shin, Rai-shin, Ryu-shin).

By Larry Knipfing

Shinmei Jinja Shrine, Sabae Fukui

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Shinmei Jinja Shrine, Sabae

Shinmei Jinja Shrine is situated directly across the street from the Shinmei-en Hotel where I stayed in October. I woke up early and decided to take a walk. I found this shrine - the back entrance, actually. At 6AM, it was chilly, empty, and serene. The wood of the shrine building was old and dark, but there was a splash of color here and there that added beauty to everything. There were other surprises: an old beautiful wooden house, a statue of a horse, a pond, a long, long walkway leading to the main entrance. A couple walking their dog greeted me in English with a cheerful "Good morning." It was a beautiful day in Sabae, Fukui.

By Larry Knipfing

Tatsueji Tokushima

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Tatsueji

Temple nineteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Arising Bay

By C. Rio

Kodai-ji Temple's Lovely Grounds Kyoto

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Kodai-ji Temple's Lovely Grounds

In 1606, Kita-no-Mandokoro established this temple in memory of her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest-ever military leaders. Also known as 'Nene' this remarkable woman later became a priestess, taking on the religious name of Kodaiin Kogetsuni. When she died in 1624, Sanko Osho of the Kenninji Temple became the head priest and the temple was renamed Kodai-ji. The temple itself is truly beautiful, but what grabbed my attention were the spacious grounds. It is a wonderful place to walk, people-watch, and take lots and lots of photos. The bamboo grove at the top of the hill and pond in the middle of the grounds are also very nice.

By Larry Knipfing

Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Fukui

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Sabae's Josho-ji Temple

Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sabae. The gate is gorgeous; I felt that I could have stood there for hours looking at all its carvings, especially the dragon.

By Larry Knipfing

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