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  • Mizusawa Kanzeon
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    4.0
    204 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Ikahomachimizusawa 214
    The Mizusawa Kanzeon is a Buddhist deity in a temple of the Tendai sect in Mizusawa, Ikaho Town, Shibukawa City. The temple was founded by the order of Empress Suiko and boasts a history of more than 1,300 years. Its principal image is a bronze statue of the eleven-faced Buddha, Juichimen Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu, rarely shown to the public and said to have miraculous powers to assist all those who pray to her. The Mizusawa Temple is the 16th in the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, a pilgrimage circuit of 33 Buddhist temples in Eastern Japan.

    A nice temple that’s worth a stop. Great coffee in the parking lot. Push the temple roller around like you’re Conan for a blessing

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  • Morinji Temple
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    4.0
    72 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Tatebayashishi Horikuchou 1570
    This temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism is said to be the model for the folk tale “Bunbuku Chagama” (“The Bewitched Tea Kettle”). You can see the bunbuku chagama—located in one room of the main hall where the main statue of the historical buddha is adored. The main path presents visitors with about 20 statues of raccoon dogs with a variety of expressions. Around the temple, you’ll find the Morinji Marsh—designated as a Prefectural Natural Monument and protected as a natural habitat of marsh flora—where you can see Lucolia lateralis fireflies during the rainy season and in summer.

    You need to get off at Morinjimae station(oen stop from Tatebayashi, Tobu Line toward Tokyo) then walk 10 minutes to reach there.This temple is famous for Bunbukuchagama, folktale which 100% Japanese...

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  • Kichijo-ji Temple (Kawaba-mura, Gunma Prefecture)
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    4.5
    51 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Tonegunkawabamura Monzen 860
    "This temple is located approximately three minutes’ walk from Kichijoji Iriguchi bus stop, after taking the Kawaba loop bus from the JR Joetsu Line's Numata Station. This Zen temple of the Rinzai sect was opened in 1339 by Ujitoki Otomo of Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura as head temple. Due to its location as the northernmost Kencho-ji Temple, it is also known as the North Gate of Kencho-ji. The temple grounds are home to the Kichijo-ji Hundred Flower Gardens, also known as the ""Temple of Flowers"", with flower beds of Mizubasho flowering in the Spring and Higanbana flowering in the Autumn. Also, in the temple's tea room, Seitaian, visitors can enjoy seasonal sweets with Matcha green tea."

    Take some time to wander the semi-wild garden paths in the gorgeous temple grounds. I just visited for the fourth time; it’s beautiful all year around, but if you get there in koyou time (autumn...

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  • Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Hanadakamachi 296
    The Shorinzan Darumaji Temple is famous for the Festival of the Seven Herbs of Spring, where they pray for the ideal direction. This festival of seven herbs began over 200 years ago during the Tenmei period by commoners seeking salvation from famine. The festival occurs every year on January 6 and 7.
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  • Sogenji Temple (Sazaedo)
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Otashi Higashimaizumichou 165
    This Soto sect temple, known as “Sazae Hall”, is located approximately five minutes from Otakiryu Interchange on the Kita-Kanto Expressway. The temple is said to have originated with the Rokkaku-do, built in 1187. The main hall has been destroyed twice due to fires so currently, the “Sazae Hall”, built as a Buddhist temple, is used as the main hall. The Sazae Hall is an unusual building with a cloister and was certified as an Important Cultural Property of the prefecture in 1977. There are many hydrangeas planted in the precinct and the temple is called “Gunma Prefecture’s hydrangea Temple”. The best time to see the hydrangeas is from the beginning to the middle of June.

    群馬県太田市にある曹洞宗 祥寿山 曹源寺の本堂で、らせん状の階段で上り下り出来る珍しい建造物です。 200年以上前の建立で国の重要文化財に指定されています。 駐車場は無料、入場料は300円です。

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  • Kanbara Kannon-Do
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntsumagoimura Kambara 492
    This Kannon Temple is located in Tsumagoi Village, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture. It is believed to be the only remaining one in Kanbara Village since the great eruption of Mount Asama in 1783. Kanbara Village was completely covered by the eruption and has been called the Oriental Pompeii. In an excavation made in 1979, the remains of two women were found at the bottom of the stone steps. Materials of the period relating to the disaster are exhibited at the nearby Tsumagoi Folk Museum. The museum staff and preservation society also sometimes give talks about the history of the area. Even now, the Kuyo festival is held here every year.

    1783年の浅間山噴火により犠牲になった477名、唯一残った観音堂に賭け上がれ生き残った93名の村人の明暗を分けた階段があります。流された延命寺石標、流死馬供養地蔵、15段に届かず絶命した2人の女性の遺体発掘跡、観音堂を背に村を見渡すと屋根が低い、この辺りはすっぽりと埋まったという景色。隣村有志の情けにて妻亡き人の妻となり この歌が村の再建の執念を感じさせる。一見の価値ありです。

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  • Taineiji Temple (Within Takumi no Sato)
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    12 Reviews
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    Gunma Tone-gun Minakamimachi Sukawa 98
    A temple in Sukawa, Minakami Town, Tone County. The temple is located within the Roadside Station Takumi-no-Sato along Prefectural Route 53. It was founded in 1309 as a temple of the Tendai Sect but was converted to the Soto Sect when it was restored in 1537. The temple gate and main hall have been designated as Cultural Properties of the Prefecture and the grounds are a well-known place to see hydrangeas.

    You cant see the entrance from the road, a real hidden Gem. Founded in 1309, this Zen Temple has a Gunma Cultural Property Mon (Gate, 1775) with a Stunning Painting of a Celestial Maiden on the...

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  • Ryukaiin Temple
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Kouncho 2-8-15
    A Buddhist temple in Koun Town 2 Chome, Maebashi City. The temple was founded by Matsudaira Kiyoyasu, grandfather of Tokugawa Ieyasu and lord of Okazaki Castle. It was the family temple of the Sakai clan, chief retainers of the Tokugawa family, and when Sakai was forced to relocate and became lord of the Maebashi domain the temple was moved to Maebashi as well. Later, when Sakai was relocated again this time to Himeji, the temple remained in Maebashi. The grounds of the temple are still home to a number of graves dedicated to members of the Sakai family. The principal object of worship is a trinity of wooden statues of the Buddha with Shakyamuni in the center said to have been carved by sculptor Unkei. Other statues within the temple include a carving of Kaiun Daikoku-Sonten by master craftsman Hidari Jingoro.

    前橋藩主・酒井家の菩提寺。境内には立派な墓所があり、初代からの前橋藩主、姫路に転封後の藩主、支藩の伊勢崎藩の藩主の墓が揃い、圧巻です。

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  • Houtokuji Temple
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    Gunma Pref. Kiryushi Kawauchichou 5-1608
    The famous Houtokuji Temple—great for autumn leaves and peony trees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. It was founded by manor lord, Kiryu-Sano Masatsuna, as a Zen temple during the Muromachi period, set for defending the back of Kiryu Castle. In recent years, it has become popular for its “artistic temple seals” and their cute illustrations. The grounds have a karesansui (“rock garden”) set against the mountain, making a beautiful scene in all seasons. The “Botan Festival” is held from late April to May, and the “Momiji Festival” is held in November.
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  • Daikoin Temple
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    Gunma Pref. Otashi Kanayamachou 37-8
    This is a Jodo sect temple located in the southern foothills of Mt. Kanayama in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture. It is an ancient temple that Tokugawa Ieyasu built to mourn the spirit of Nitta Yoshishige and the temple was also mentioned in the Jomo karuta cards. Many families with children visit to worship at the temple because the first chief priest called Donryushonin, known as “Father Donryu”, adopted and raised children from poor families as disciples. It is also used as venue for the Kanto Chrysanthemum Competition and visitors can view 1,700 pots of beautiful chrysanthemum flowers from around the Kanto area between the middle of October to the middle of November.
  • Kogonji Temple
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    Gunma Pref. Tomiokashi Shimodakase 731
    This Soto Zen Buddhist temple is in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Visitors first pass through the heavy temple gate, climb the long stone stairway, and enter the precincts through the karamon gate. The main temple just ahead has become famous in recent years as the filming location of the SFX drama series Kamen Rider Ghost. Currently the temple also manages a nursing home and a nursery school. It is popular with the locals.
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  • Kosenji Temple
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    4.0
    121 Reviews
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    Gunma Agatsuma-gun Kusatsumachi Kusatsu 446

    You can climb up a lot of steps to reach the temple or approach it from behind as we did when we walked here from our ryokan. From the top of the stairs, however, you are at a good vantage point for...

  • Kiyomizudera Temple
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    14 Reviews
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    Gunma Takasaki-shi Ishiharamachi 2401

    群馬県高崎市の高崎観音山にある曹洞宗の寺院。 坂上田村麿が東国平定の際に兵士の健勝と武運長久を祈り、京都東山の清水寺から勧請、開基したと伝えられる寺院。 直前に観音山有料駐車場がありますが、少し歩いても良いなら清水寺の奥に無料の駐車スペースがあります。 その駐車スペースから寺院に向かう道には高崎市の街の眺望が素晴らしいポイントがあり、見応えがあります。 うえから見ただけですが長くて急な石段が...

  • Hotokemitsunorisuitera
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Ikahomachikaho 637-43

    Come for the amazing view from this Buddhist temple, where you can see all of the mountain ranges that surround the area. The inside of the temple is immaculate and gorgeous.

  • Chokokujishiraiwasan
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Shiraiwamachi 448

    本堂の建物が改修工事でしょうか。ありませんでした。 愛想のない住職さんでした。 本堂の建物の改修工事が完了したら、いつかまた尋ねたい。

  • Taishin Ji
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Gunma Takasaki-shi Torimachi 75

    高崎駅から徒歩10分ほどの住宅街の中にあるお寺。境内は明徳幼稚園の敷地になっていて、拝観には事前連絡が必要です。こちらには徳川家光の弟、忠長の墓があります。高崎城に幽閉され、自刃。五輪塔の墓石には三つ裏葵の紋が刻まれています。

  • Genkeiji Temple
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Sojamachi Ueno 150

    淀君のお墓があります。 大阪夏の陣の秋元氏の陣に、淀君が逃れてきて、 側室になって「お艶」「お戌」と名乗り側室となり、 次代当主を生んだという伝説があるそうです。 お墓に「淀君の墓」とは書かれていないので、分かりにくかったのですが、保育園の先生がご親切に案内して下さいました。 淀君が乗っていた興もお寺に保存されているそうです。

  • Shinkoji Temple
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
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    Gunma Shibukawa-shi Namikicho 748

    地元では、紫陽花寺として親しまれているところだそうです。私が行ったときは、もうシーズンも終わりでしたが、少しはまだ咲いていて、楽しめました。

  • Zenchoji Temple
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Gunma Tatebayashi-shi Togocho 1975

    [館林駅観光案内所]で入手出来るパンフレット《日本遺産 里沼 構成文化財リスト》にて こちらが構成文化財の一つであり、[つつじが岡公園]の起源となる《側室；お辻の方と侍女；松》の供養塔があることから訪問しました。こちらは[つつじが岡公園]から[善長寺]迄 渡し舟で 5分程度（料金 片道200円）で参詣出来ます。建築物鑑賞ファンの方には ｟鐘楼堂｠鑑賞をお薦めします、屋根は宝形造り 初層；花頭窓が...

  • Enyoji
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    5 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Aramachi 26

    高崎市の文化財、江戸初期の僧 円空作の天神様をモデルと言われる神像が有るそうです。真言宗の寺院で、本堂前には綺麗な花が育てられていました。

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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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