Jikoji

Famous for its magnificent red gates and cherry blossoms

Original Text

It is a temple of the Jodo sect founded by the feudal lord Naritsuna Utsunomiya in 1516 in the northeast direction of the demon gate from Utsunomiya Castle. When you enter the precincts from the large and magnificent Niomon gate called Akamon, the cherry blossoms in the middle of the stone steps are famous as the earliest cherry blossoms in Utsunomiya City, but the autumn leaves are beautiful despite December. Compared to the magnificent Niomon gate, the main hall was surprisingly simple.

Chimentong り

Original Text

If you go to Akamon-dori, which hits Gyoza-dori, toward the prefectural office, you will see Akamon. This Akamon was also destroyed by air raid and was rebuilt in 2008 and 2008. After passing the red gate, there is a Buddha, and if you go up the stairs beyond it, you will find a temple. It's a famous place for cherry blossoms, so I want to see the cherry blossoms.

Red gate and Higan cherry blossoms

Original Text

It is a temple that Naritsuna Utsunomiya, the 17th Lord of Utsunomiya Castle during the Warring States period, opened to protect the direction of the castle's demon gate. The presence of the red tower-shaped gate near the entrance of the approach is amazing! According to the explanation board of the mountain gate, it was originally built in the Edo period, and after being burned down in World War II, the current mountain gate was rebuilt in Heisei. On both sides, Nio, who has a strong side, stands. The large cherry tree on the left side of the stone steps to the main hall seems to have grown just over the stone steps, and many branches from both sides ...

Zhu Seの Shanmenが Impression

Original Text

I was attracted to the magnificent vermilion gate and went in. Looking at the information board, it was rebuilt in Heisei ２０. I was impressed that it has a sense of time. There is a large cherry tree next to the stairs leading to the main shrine, and I thought it would be even more enjoyable in the spring season.

The red gate is a symbol.

Original Text

From the prefectural office, go to the prefectural office street about ３００ｍ on the left side and you will see the vermilion-painted mountain gate (red gate) in the back of your left. It is said that it was built by the Lord of Utsunomiya Castle about ５００ years ago. The red gate was destroyed by air raid and was rebuilt in Heisei ２０. When you pass through the red gate, a Buddha statue will welcome you, and when you go next to it and go up the stone steps, you will find the main hall. It is on a slightly hill. In the middle of the stone steps, a large cherry tree is supported by a stick. It is said that it is known as the Sakura of the red gate in the equinoctial cherry blossoms of about １６０ year. It's beautiful when it blooms in spring ...