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Kotoku-ji Temple in Izu-Taga

Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of this Buddhist temple

Peter Sidell   - 1 min read

If you're in Izu-Taga near Atami on the Izu Peninsula, possibly to visit the Ikeda Masuo Art Museum, it's worth stopping off on the walk up the hill to see Kotoku-ji. A small but pleasant Buddhist temple, it has a peaceful setting by a stream, there are a few interesting statues and features in its grounds and, though this was difficult to capture in photographs, the main hall is built on chunky stilts above a shallow artificial pond.

Peter Sidell

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.