Wakayama

Negoroji Temple is Pure Japan!

Concentrated essence of Japan at a Wakayama temple

Takako Sakamoto Mar 26, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The big pagoda: the only building which survived being burnt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1585. I wonder how many times this pagoda has enjoyed the views of these cherry blossoms since then?</p>

<p>At twilight, this lantern will be lit and create a mysterious view of night-time cherry blossoms</p>

<p>A pavilion standing at the edge of the pond!</p>

<p>This garden is designated as the national place of scenic beauty by Japanese government</p>

<p>Bosatsu statue with spring sunshine at her back</p>

<p>I felt awed by the tranquility here</p>

<p>This is the only wooden pagoda in Japan designated as a national treasure. It is open to the public and you can enter and offer prayers here.</p>

On 10th of April 2011, I visited spacious Negoroji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture.

This temple has all things Japanese; cherry blossoms, shoji paper screens, thatched roof, gardens, Buddha statues...the Japanese essence is condensed here. A place like this should be enjoyed in tranquility. No worries about time, nothing to bind you to the material world. Cell phones that break the silence? No way! WiFi connection? No need! If you want these things you should go elsewhere! Those who would like to feel the air of pure and simple Japan, this temple is the place for you.

Cherry Blossoms at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...