Seigan-ji in Kofu

Small but pretty temple near Kai-Zenkoji

Cathy Cawood Sep 13, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A large mossy rock stands beside the bell tower</p>

<p>A straight path leads to the main hall</p>

<p>Looking past the bell tower toward the gate</p>

<p>A tree with pink flowers stands beside the water basin  </p>

<p>A dragon presides over the water basin</p>

<p>There is an attractive small pond</p>

<p>Rocks and sand form a small dry garden</p>

<p>Buckets for washing grave-stones wait near the water basin  </p>

<p>A beautiful path through the gravel with paving stones of various sizes</p>

This small but attractive temple is one of several temples that lie between Kofu Station and Kai-Zenkoji, and the only claim to fame I found was that a man credited with solving a serious regional disease is buried in the graveyard there. I especially liked the large moss-greened rock near the bell tower.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...