Ruriji Temple

The weeping cherry blossoms bloom on the approach.

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I visited the weeping cherry blossoms because they were famous. In addition to the weeping, Edhigan and double blooms were in bloom, and the approach and precincts were full of cherry blossoms. It feels cluttered, but it is recommended. The landlord cherry blossoms beside the bell tower and the pine trees in the precincts are also highlights.

It's the only temple in Japan where the Yakushi cat god is located.

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If you go by train, there are more than ３㎞ from the station, so I think it's hard to walk. If you are a car, take Prefectural Road 227 from Ichida Station to the near highway, and then follow a narrow road. It was founded in 1112 and is old, and it seems that it has recently celebrated 900 years of foundation. It seems that there are other statues of Holy Kanzeon Bosatsu, including Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai Sanson Buddha, which is an important cultural property of the country, but unfortunately it is not open to the public. There are other cherry blossoms donated by minamoto no Yoritomo, but when you come here, 20 ...

It seems that he once boasted a magnificent temple.

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It seems that it used to boast a magnificent cathedral, but now it is a small temple with only a few really small temples. There is a Buddha statue as an important cultural property, but you can't usually see it.

there used to be a five storied pagoda?!

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An old temple I stopped by when sightseeing in Shimoina. I stopped by after Fudo Waterfall. In 1112 AD at the end of the Heian period, the Kanyo monk capital of Mt. Hiei Takerinin was erected. In 1197, it became the prayer hall of Minamoto no Yoritomo, and it is said that he donated stones and weeping cherry blossoms for a long time. It seems that it was a large temple with a five-storied pagoda at its peak. Even now, there are main hall, Kannon hall, mountain gate, and cherry blossoms sent from India. I have to make a reservation again, but Important Culture ...