Close to Yaizu-jinja shrine a few minutes' walk from Yaizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka, Fumon-ji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple, tucked away on a quiet side street. There's a range of interesting Buddhist statues in the grounds, some ancient and some more modern, and a small rock garden with carefully tended "cloud trees". It's a pleasant place to sit and relax, and take in the peaceful atmosphere of a small town's neighbourhood temple.
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.
