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  • Nata-dera Temple
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    4.5
    221 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Komatsushi Natamachi Yu 122
    This is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is said that it was established by Taicho in 717. The ground of the temple is large and the nature is beautiful like a landscape painting. The temple is known as the enchanted land with unusual rocks and the main shrine is connected to a huge, rocky cave. It is the sacred place of “Iwa-ya Tainai Kuguri” where sins are purified and people are reborn. There are many buildings including the main shrine and the three-storied pagoda which are certified as important cultural assets of the country. It is also known as a famous sightseeing spot of leaves changing color in autumn. There are no railings on the roads or stairs in the premises, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended when visiting the site.

    We came here on a beautiful afternoon and was not disappointed with the temple and its surroundings. The map tht comes along with the admission fee is very useful to cover the full ground from...

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  • Kourinji Temple
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    4.5
    56 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 1-3-15
    "A Soto Buddhist temple built in 1651 after the chief retainer of Kaga Domain asked the domain's lord to do so. Widely known as a temple which grants wishes, the temple is popularly visited by worshippers from around the country. The way to pray for your wish is unique-wearing a cord tied to a sign with your wish on it around your shoulder, you must circle a path called the ""Road of Happiness"" encircling statues depicting arhats and the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac three times counter-clockwise. Some of the temple's many other highlights include the ""Kofuku Jizo,"" a statue of Kshitigarbha which grants people's prayers for children and healthy child growth; a white statue of the deity Fudo which grands beautiful skin; and a Daruma statue which grants improved luck."

    願掛けを目的として伺いました。簡単な説明の後は自由に見学したり回ったりしました。石の干支の置物がたくさんあり、自分の干支のところに3週目に願掛けしてタスキをかけます。なんか聞いてくれそうな感じやな-。今回の金沢旅行で一番楽しかったとこです。

  • Myojo-ji Temple
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Hakuishi Takidanimachi Yo -1
    Myojo-ji Temple in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture is the head temple of the Nichiren school of Buddhism in the Hokuriku region; it is the largest temple in Northern Ishikawa (the region that was formerly known as Noto Province). Ten of the buildings within the temple precincts have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties; unusually, three of these buildings—the Soshi-do hall, Hon-do hall and Sanko-do hall—are laid out in a row, a practice which was unique to the Nichiren school; the Myojo-ji Temple is the only temple in Japan where the buildings arranged in this way have retained their original appearance. The Myojo-ji Temple also has the only five-storeyed pagoda in the Hokuriku region; built on top of a small hill, it has become a famous symbol of the Temple.

    This place was very calm and tranquil. A small admission fee, but an excellently maintained temple, a pleasant and quiet walk through took about an hour.

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  • Myoryu-ji Temple
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Nomachi 1-2-12
    The Myoryu-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Temple was founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of the Kaga Domain. Its complex defensive architecture, including many features designed to confuse attackers, led to it being nicknamed the “Ninja Temple.” The Temple interior is full of ingenious features such as offertory boxes and steps that hide pitfalls, hidden rooms, etc. What appears from the outside to be a two-storey building actually has four stories, with a total of 23 rooms. Tours can be booked in advance by telephone; it may be possible to book a place for the same day if there are any places vacant on that day’s tour.
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  • Tentokuin Temple
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    4.5
    25 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Kodatsuno 4-4-4
    "A Buddhist temple located a 20 minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station. Founded by Maeda Toshitsune, the third lord of Kaga Domain, in 1623, the temple is also known as the ""Tamahime Temple,"" a name derived from the posthumous Buddhist name of Toshitsune's wife, who died an early death. Each year, the temple exhibits paper hina dolls handmade by Tamahime, holds a festival which celebrates Tamahime and prays for the success of parishioners in this life, and holds a memorial service for Tamahime. In a corner of the main temple, mechanical dolls reenact the story of Tamahime over a 15 minute period several times each day. The temple also shows a video on the dolls."

    Great! japanese style dry landscape garden! It’s so beautiful! Now you can enjoy the fresh green and refreshing beauty of nature. Hidden tourist attraction sights. Everyone should be able to...

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  • Juzo Shinto Shrine Ubuya
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    3.5
    23 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Kawaimachi 1-87
    "Once a shelter used to store portable shrines for events, the structure was rebuilt as this Shinto shrine in 2015 due to the deterioration of the old building. An ""ubuya"" is a room in which women give birth. The shrine is derived from an event held in August in which a god and goddess are wed, build an ""ubuya,"" and give birth to a child god. There is a large log pillar in the center of the shrine and inscribed at its base are the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. It is said that your wish will be granted if you stand on your own sign, circle the pillar clockwise, and pray at the altar."

    河井町約1,800戸の産土神として仰がれるばかりでなく、平安時代中期に編纂された「延喜式」の神名帳にある鳳至比古（ふげしひこ）神社、あるいは辺津比咩（へつひめ）神社にあてられ、鳳至一郡の総社として重きをなしています。

  • Hanibe Gankutsuin
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    3.0
    24 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Komatsu-shi Ryumyojimachi I1
    The northeast side of Komatsu City has produced large quantities of stone and the area is dotted with several old stone quarries. This Buddhist cave temple was opened in 1951 and makes use of one such former stone mine. Here, visitors can view a huge number of Buddhist statues. The cavern is 150 meters long. The temple is not dedicated to any specific Buddhist sect and all are welcome to visit.

    Went to Ishikawa to visit a friend and she brought me to these hell caves. I would have to say that this was the most unexpected attraction I have come across in japan. The entire journey is said...

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  • Hosenji Temple
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Koraimachi 57
    This Buddhist temple is counted as one of Japan’s three greatest Marici (Buddhist goddess of war) temples, alongside the Tokudaiji Temple in Tokyo and the Zenkyoan Temple, a sub-temple of the Kennin-ji Temple, in Kyoto. The temple enshrines a statue of Marici which was used as a protective charm by the samurai general Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of Kaga Domain. Standing at the midpoint of Mt. Mukaiyama in what would be the unlucky “kimon” northeast of Kanazawa Castle, the temple was built by Kaga Domain’s chief vassal Toda Shigemasa on the order of Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of the domain. The grounds offer a sweeping view of the homes along the Asano River as well as the Higashi Chaya District. The five pine trees standing on the temple grounds served as material for a novel written by Kanazawa-born author Kyoka Izumi. The temple is also famous for its sunsets, and even Japanese literature researcher Donald Keen once praised the scenery visible from the site.

    素晴らしい眺めは望めます。 お堂の扉が開いていたので、上がらせて頂きお経を読んでいると、どなたかが様子見に来られましたが、わざとらしい足音をたてながらそのまま母屋に戻られました。 泥棒かどうかを見に来られたんでしょうね。 何か他に対応なかったんでしょうか？

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  • Zensho-ji Temple
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kaga-shi Daishojishinmeicho 1
    One of the temples in the Yamanoshita temple area, where the lords of the Daishoji Domain intentionally gathered temples and shrines. It was moved here in 1598, when the lord of Daishoji castle, Yamaguchi Munenaka (also known as Genbanokami-Soei). Zensho-ji temple, which is also the family temple of those lords, holds cypress-wood busts of the Buddha in the gyokugan (real eye) style, and a full complement of 517 statues of the Gohyakurakan Buddha statues, and is a Kaga city Registered Cultural Asset. The room restored as a tea-room is a reproduction of a place once used as a stop over by the poets Basho and Sora while on pilgrimage. There are monuments inscribed with haiku from both poets inside the temple grounds.

    山の麓の寺が並ぶ寺町通りにある曹洞宗の寺。松尾芭蕉が泊まったときの句碑がある。ここのみものは五百羅漢。江戸末期から明治期に創られた５百体が並ぶ。本堂も中に入れる。

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  • Jissho-in Temple
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kaga-shi
    This is a temple in the Kaga Soto Buddhist school, known locally as Shirahagi no Tera. The name comes from the post-death Buddhist name of Maeda Toshiharu, the first lord of the Daishoji Domain. Daisho-ji temple is said to be a place near the border with Echizen where temples were intentionally gathered together. This area has seven temples and one shrine, and is called the Yamanoshita temple area, and Jissho-in Temple is one of those. It is the historical family temple of the lords of the Daishoji Domain, and the mortuary chapel venerating the family's ancestors is a stunning sight. In autumn, the grounds bloom with hagi flowers, bringing in crowds of sightseers and photographers.

    加賀市大聖寺にあります。通称萩の寺として慕われてる、大聖寺藩初代藩主前田利治をおまつりしている、初代から14代までのお墓とお位牌をお守りしている

  • Fushimi-ji Temple
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Teramachi 5-5-28
    "This Koyasan Shingon Sect Buddhist temple is located about three kilometers from Kanazawa station. The temple, which venerates an early Heian period statue of the Amitabha Kannon, and is number 14 on the Kanazawa Kannon pilgrimage. This temple is famous for its connection to Imohori Togoro, part of the legend which gave Kanazawa its name. The temple legend states that the honest Togoro received the blessings of the gods and Buddha, and every time he dug potatoes, he discovered gold dust. The legend says that the spring where he washed the potatoes became known as ""Kanazawa,"" gold marsh. There is a sitting statue of the Fudo Myo-oh, made between 810-824, in the Goma-do hall, visible in a glass enclosure."

    金沢市の繁華街の南側の犀川を超えたエリアがお寺が数多く集まっており、その中の一つです。珍しくある諏訪神社の向かいです。このお寺には平安時代前期に作られた重要文化財である阿弥陀如来像がありますが、来るまで存在を知りませんでした。次は予約してみたいですね。

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  • Yokoji Temple
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Hakui-shi Sakaimachi I11
    This temple is in Sakaimachi, HakuiCity. This temple was established in 1312 by the Zen master and founder of the Soto School, KeizanJokin. The temple was commissioned by Emperor Godaigo, and flourished. It was destroyed by fire during the Onin war and rebuilt during the Edo period. On New Year's eve the Yokoji ceremony of sounding the temple bell is performed while kneeling.

    ①永光寺川に沿うて、散策路が整理されているから終点までウオーク。 ② すぐ、永光寺への参道、そのまま、進むと永光寺。 ③ 境内散策後、山門の左端に、「標識 展望台」へ等立ってるので、進む（凡そ分）と第１ 展望台。 ④帰路は、標識を確認しながら、五老峯経由で、永光寺に着く ⑤留意事項です。第１ 展望台に行く場合は、受付に届けるように。

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  • Ukimido Pavilion
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Kagashi Katayamaduonsen Otsu 63 In Yuan's former park
    "An unusual Buddhist temple built on Shibayama Lagoon in the Katayamazu Onsen hot spring village. Connected to the shore by a bridge, the temple is also known by its nickname, the ""Ukiuki Benten"" (""Floating Benten Temple""). Legend has it that when a huge serpent was laying waste to the lakes of Katayamazu, Bhaisajyaguru sent the goddess Benten to suppress it, and in connection with this story, the temple is dedicated to the dragon king and Benten. A large fountain system has been built out on the lack behind the temple; the fountain, along with the bridge and temple, are lit up at night, creating a magical atmosphere."

    片山津温泉の柴山潟に浮かぶお堂。桟橋を渡って参拝することができる。天気が良ければきっと気持ちのいい散策が楽しめるはずだが、訪問時はあいにくの天気でちょっと残念だった。

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  • Shogetsuji Temple
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Teramachi 5-5-22
    An ancient Buddhist temple which records state was founded in 1593. Originally built in Echizen (now Fukui Prefecture), the temple was later moved to Kanazawa, then Toyama, and Kodatsunodai, before finally being relocated to its current grounds in 1615. The temple’s huge cherry tree, popularly known as the Ozakura, is a 400-year-old Shogetsu cherry. According to legend, the samurai Maeda Toshitsune, third lord of Kaga Domain, and his friend, the temple’s high priest, received the seedling from Komatsu Castle and planted it here on the grounds. A local landmark, the tree is six meters in circumference at the base and 14 meters tall; jutting out of the temple’s wall, its branches extending over the sidewalk outside. In most years, the tree blooms in mid-April, attracting large numbers of visitors.

    金沢市の繁華街の南側の犀川を超えたエリアがお寺が数多く集まっており、その中の一つです。境内には国の天然記念物に指定されているという桜ががありますが、時期的に外れていたので特に変わったところのない、やや古民家風の本堂の普通のお寺でした。

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  • Sankoji Temple
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    3.0
    6 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa Ichino Machi 1-3-5
    This temple was founded in 1635 as a Sankoji Buddhist temple, but today nothing original from this time remains. The temple’s main gate was rebuilt as a Deva gate in 1991. One of the temple’s highlights are the gates statues depicting the two Deva kings, carved out of black granite by the head priest himself.

    金沢市の繁華街の南側の犀川を超えたエリアがお寺が数多く集まっており、その中の一つです。初めて知りましたが、大久保利通を暗殺した紀尾井町の変にかかわりのあるお寺です。山門のところに仁王像がありましたが、なんとも言えない表情でした。

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  • Agishihonseiji Temple
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Wajima-shi Monzenmachi Minami Ka 26
    This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple is situated along the Minami River a short distance down Prefectural Route 222 from National Route 249 following the Sea of Japan on the Noto Peninsula. The oldest and largest Jodo Shinshu temple in Noto, the temple's main building has a thatched roof, something seen almost nowhere else in Japan. The current main building was rebuilt in 1792; the carvings on the main temple gate and the temple's moss-covered steps speak of its great age. There is also an Agishikogiku-zakura cherry tree which has been designated a Natural Monument by the prefectural government. The tree's tiny flowers consist of nearly 200 petals and change color from crimson to pink to white between the time they are buds and eventually drop to the ground. The tree is in bloom from early through mid-May.

    石川県輪島市門前町にある浄土真宗大谷派の寺院。 日本3大茅葺き屋根と称される素敵な屋根が見たくて訪問したんですが、どうやら寺の裏側に車で行ってしまったらしく、その裏側は工事中で中に入れませんでした。 多分、手前にある誓順寺側から阿岸本誓寺へ向かえば寺の正面に行けて素敵な屋根を見れたんでしょうね。 しくじりました。 みなさんはぜひ表側から行ってくださいね。

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  • Takara En Ji
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    3.0
    5 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Takaramachi 6-14

    兼六園などの中心地からは離れているので、観光で訪れる人も少ない。お堂の中には大きな赤い仁王像があり、とても迫力がある。ひょうたん型で中にお釈迦様が見えるキーホルダーが売っている。

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  • Buzaiin Temple
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Hakui-shi Shirosemachi Ru 8
    "This zen dojo is said to find its roots in a thatched hut built by the zen monk KeizanJokin over 700 years ago, around the Kamakura period. Later, in 1312, his student Meiho Sotetsu built a hall here, which became Noto's first zen dojo. The hall holds many temple treasures, among them mid-Heian period wooden statues of the standing Shokan Kannon Bodhisattva, the ""horse-necked"" Bato Kannon Bodhisattva, and the 11-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva, all of which are registered National Important Cultural Assets. The KessyoDaihannyakyo sutra, written in the blood of the historical abbot and his students, is registered as a Hakui city cultural asset. The view of Hakui and its natural surroundings from this temple on the side of a mountain is perfect for a moment of soothing contemplation."

    ①釣鐘に刻してある文字、昔話？の様な事柄。 是非、住職に頼んで、説明を受けてください ② ここに、血判の古文書、を保存。時間の許す限り、住職と話をされるように。気軽に応じてくださる

  • Shoko-ji Temple
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Hakusan-shi Nakamachi 56-1
    This Otani Shinshu Buddhist temple is connected to the female poet, Kaga no Chiyojo. The temple’s Chiyonido hall and Sofuan retreat have been designated National Tangible Cultural Properties; while the Chiyonizuka monument bears a stone inscription of her death poem. The temple also holds haiku gatherings and music events several times a year.

    道路側に大きな山門が目に入りました。その山門横には 千代尼塚 を示す碑が立ち境内の塚について紹介されていました。山門を入ると正面に本堂を配していましたが、工事中だったようで囲われていました。

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  • Daihonzan Soujiji Soin Temple
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    Ishikawa Pref. Wajimashi Monzenmachimonzen 1-18-1
    The Daihonzan Soujiji Soin Temple is a temple belonging to the Soto school of Buddhism located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This was originally the head temple of the Soto school, but a fire in 1898 caused severe damage to the temple, so the function of head temple was relocated to a temple in Yokohama City, and the temple in Wajima was renamed the Soujiji Soin Temple (“Founder’s Temple”). Today, the buildings within the Temple precincts include the Kyozo (Sutra Repository), Dento-in and Jiun-kaku, which all survived the fire, as well as Shichido-garan (Seven halls) that were rebuilt after the fire; the Temple continues to retain the solemn majesty appropriate to the former head temple of the Soto school.
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Long, thin Ishikawa prefecture runs along the Sea of Japan up into Noto Peninsula. Highlights of the seaside towns lining the west coast include Kanazawa, often described as a "Little Kyoto" thanks to its old wooden tea houses and geisha culture as well as its picturesque Japanese garden, Kenroku-en.

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