Reisenji

A charming temple in Kusanagi

Peter Sidell Jan 05, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>Some weathered old Buddhist statues</p>

<p>The grounds are pleasantly landscaped</p>

<p>A view of Mount Fuji from the graveyard</p>

<p>The stone with the name at the entrance</p>

If you're walking down the main road to Kusanagi-jinja shrine from Kusanagi station, it's worth making a little detour to stop off at Reisenji, a small, appealing neighbourhood temple. The grounds are attractively landscaped and there are a number of interesting statues dotted around, making for a pleasant, tranquil atmosphere. Then if you climb towards the top tier of the terraced graveyard behind the main hall, you'll be rewarded with a fine view across the countryside to Mount Fuji.

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.