Tokoji

A temple with a view in Kannami

Peter Sidell Jul 02, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Statues lined up near the entrance</p>

<p>In the small garden there's a big statue...</p>

<p>A view of the countryside from behind the temple hall</p>

<p>The cemetery is also home to Buddhist statues</p>

<p>Surrounded by greenery, the cemetery is a restful place</p>

<p>More memorial stones in the cemetery</p>

<p>The view from the path behind the cemetery</p>

<p>There are plenty of signs for the temple on the main road from Kannami to Daita stations</p>

On the road from Kannami to Daita and close to Koutei izakaya, Tokoji is a small, pleasant temple just set back a little from the road. It's a nice place to relax and look around slowly, checking out the small but diverse population of statues, and the great view of the countryside around. Above the temple itself there's a peaceful cemetery, and behind the cemetery there's another view, of a narrow river in a grassy valley with gentle hills beyond.

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.