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  • Saijo Inari (Saijo Inari-san Myokyoji Temple)
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    4.0
    127 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Takamatsuinari 712
    A Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture officially known as the Saijo Inari-san Myokyoji Temple. Founded around 785 by the great priest Ho’on, despite being a Buddhist temple rather than a Shinto shrine, the Saijo Inari is considered one of Japan’s three largest Inari temples. The temple survived the anti-Buddhist movement of the Meiji period unscathed. Permitted to engage in rituals syncretizing Buddhism and Shintoism, the temple is a rare example of an Inari “shrine” which follows Buddhist traditions. The temple grounds are marked by Shinto torii gates and the main temple building is built in the Shinto jingu style. Since ancient times, the temple has been believed to grant worshipers a variety of benefits, including prosperity in business, better fortunes, and traffic safety.

    i dont remember how we came to visit this temple, rebuilt in 1600. its not in my notes. it was raining on our second day in okayama, so we hired a cab and off we went. we were staying at the...

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  • Raikyuji Temple
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    4.0
    54 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Takahashishi Raikyujichou 18
    "A 15-minute walk from Bitchu-Takahashi Station on the JR Hakubi Line. This is one of the Ankokuji temples established by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji. The temple is the 13th temple on the Setouchi 33 Kannon Pilgrimage and its principal object of worship is a statue of Avalokitesvara. The temple's central rock garden, featuring a symbolic depiction of legendary Mt. Penglai, was created around 1605 by Bitchu Province magistrate Kobori Masakazu and was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1974. Nicknamed ""The Crane and Tortoise Garden,"" the garden features symbolic depictions of a crane island and two turtle islands floating in a sea of white sand, with pruned satsuki azaleas representing waves; Mt. Atago stands in the distance, providing a stunning backdrop."

    The temple is modest, the garden is gorgeous :400 years old and still respecting the creators design

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  • Saidaiji Temple
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    4.0
    38 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Higashi-ku Saidaijinaka 3-8-8
    About a 10-minute walk from the Saidaiji Station on the Ako Line, this temple is said to be established in 751 when Princess Fujiwarano Minataru of Kuga manor built a thatched hut in Kanaoka-no-go in which she placed a thousand-armed Kannon deity. Within the precinct are many things to see, such as the three-tier pagoda that is a prefectural Important Cultural Property, a Korean Bell that is a National Important Cultural Property, and the ushidama deities, which are a Tangible Cultural Property. Every year the Eyo - Hadaka Festival is held on the third Saturday of February, which is considered to be one of Japan's three unusual ritual festivals. Having its roots in the Nara period, during this festival brave male believers garbed only in loin clothes compete and scramble for a treasure stick in the main temple.

    Went to Saidaiji in the morning partly to check the place out before the festival in the evening and also to collect the previously reserved ¥5,000 ring side seat ticket from Saidaiji office of...

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  • Bicchu Tamashima Entsuji Temple
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    19 Reviews
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    Okayama Kurashiki-shi Tamashimakashiwajima 451
    A 15-minute drive from the Tamashima Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway. A famous temple of Soto Sect Buddhism known as the place where monk and poet Ryokan trained during his younger days in the mid-Edo period. The temple is situated atop a small hill and on the grounds you'll find a zen garden, and stately temple buildings with thatched roofs including the Ryokan-do Hall, and the Zazen-do Hall. The area is also known as Entsuji Temple Park and you can enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the seasons including cherry blossoms and azaleas. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they hold the Ryokan Tea Festival celebrating the virtues of Ryokan. In the fall they hold the Ryokan Festival which includes a children's sketch competition, tea ceremonies, and dedications of song and dance.

    絢爛豪華な寺院を想像していましたが、むき出しの岩肌の上に茅葺のこじんまりとした本堂。自然石を利用した石庭。逆に江戸時代にタイムスリップした感覚にもなる境内一円。良寛さんのイメージにピッタリのお寺でした。

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  • Shingon Sect Bekkaku Honzan Yugasan Rendaiji Temple
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    16 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Kurashikishi Kojimayuga 2855
    This temple is located in the Kojima Yuga area of Kurashiki City. It was built in 733 by Gyoki with the 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva as its principal image. It is believed to by the sacred mountain for the mixing of Buddhism and Shinto that is adjacent to the Yugasan Shrine known as the head temple for warding off evil.

    躁本殿に日本一とか書かれた厄除け大不動が鎮座しています。大きさと、ギラギラ輝く背後の火炎に圧倒されます。宝物館では円山応挙の絵を含め、多くの襖絵や壁絵が展示されています。飾られた生け花も見事です。

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  • Honrenji Temple
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Okayama Setouchi-shi Ushimadocho Ushimado 3194
    This ancient Nichiren Buddhist temple is situated in a fishing village's residential area a 15-minute drive from the Oku Interchange on the Okayama Blue Line. The temple's reception hall was used to lodge Korean delegations to Japan in the Edo period and has a garden which records state was created by the celebrated artist Kobori Enshu. The temple's wooden tile hip roofed main temple, Banjindo hall, and unusual four-legged Chumon gate have been designated National Important Cultural Properties, while its three-story pagoda and Soshido hall dedicated to the temple's founder have been designated Important Cultural Properties by the prefecture. In October 2017, the temple was included in the UNESCO Memory of the World heritage listing concerning records of Korean envoys to Japan.

    牛窓のしおまち唐琴通りから石段を上がっていったところにある本蓮寺で、三重の塔が遠くからも見え、牛窓の古い街並みに映えてます。山門を上がると本堂、番神堂、祖師堂などがあり、広い寺院。 海辺にある三重塔は全国でもここだけとのこと。

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  • Bitchukokubun-ji Temple
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    Okayama Pref. Soujashi Kambayashi 1046
    This is a temple located in Kanbayashi, Soja City. It is one of the Kokubun-ji temples built nationally by the imperial command of Emperor Shomu in the Nara period. The present temple was rebuilt in the Edo period. The five-storied pagoda in the precincts is the only one in Okayama Prefecture and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Its towering appearance is also called the symbol of Kibiji Road.
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  • Iyama Hofukuji Temple
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    Okayama Pref. Soujashi Ijirino 1968
    This Zen temple of the Rinzai sect Tofukuji School is famous for being associated with the master painter Sesshu, and is located approximately a 15-minute drive from the Okayama Soja Interchange off of the Okayama Expressway. It commemorates an occasion in Sesshu's childhood when he is said to have depicted a mouse with his tears, thereby impressing the head priest. This Zen temple was one of the influential centers in spreading the religion into the Saikoku region. That which was an old thorn of the Tendai Sect, whose founder is Nichirin Daiajari, Donnan priest took and made it into a new temple in 1232 during the Kamakura era. Throughout the year regularly scheduled zazen meditation events are held but visitors, who wish, may also participate in Zen meditation sessions.
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  • Hokaiin Temple
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
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    Okayama Okayama-shi Kita-ku Hokaiin 6-1

    中国観音霊場第六番札所。岡山市内にあります。山門がとても立派です。石段を登ると大きな本堂があらわれます。本尊は聖観世音菩薩。平安時代の作で国の重要文化財に指定されており、現在は観音堂に納められています。

  • Kanryuji Temple
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    3.5
    34 Reviews
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    Okayama Kurashiki-shi Achi 2-25-22

    Located atop a hill within the Historic Quarter. The temple was founded in 985 and was moved to several locations nearby, eventually settling to its current location in 1594. Like Achi shrine, the...

  • Tanjoji Temple
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Okayama Kume-gun Kumenancho Satogata 808

    再拝です。浄土宗の宗祖、法然上人の生家跡に建てられたと伝わる由緒ある寺院です。境内にある巨大な銀杏は樹齢が推定８５０年と云われている。ここは無料で拝観出来る。

  • Sogenji Temple
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Okayama Okayama-shi Naka-ku Maruyama 1069

    This temple has photo spots during Autumn season. It has amazing scenes and we can feel about the natural countryside. I went there in the early morning and capture the Autumn photos. This place is...

  • Seiganji Temple
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    3.0
    17 Reviews
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    Okayama Kurashiki-shi Achi 2-25-36

    倉敷本通りにあるお寺さんです。訪れたときには山門が閉ざされていて、境内に入ることはできませんでした。

  • Yakushiin Temple
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    3.0
    14 Reviews
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    Okayama Okayama-shi Kita-ku Togiyacho 2-18

    Near Yanagawa intersection, there are several temples. Yakushi-in is one of them. It is however nothing special for tourists. If you really want to see a Japanese temple, it is enough to visit anyone...

  • Yokeiji Temple
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    4.5
    10 Reviews
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    Okayama Setouchi-shi Okucho Kitashima 1187

    ９月中旬に対岸にある西大寺に訪れる際に立ち寄りました。吉井川から高台を登っていったところにあります。駐車場に車を止め、境内に入ると、重要文化財の本堂があります。その隣には江戸後期に建てられた立派な三重塔やさらに奥には薬師堂があります。花の寺ということで、春の桜や夏の蓮、秋には紅葉なども美しいようです。また。すぐ隣には神仏集合の名残で豊原北島神社があります。

  • Okayama Ji
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    3.0
    13 Reviews
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    Okayama Okayama-shi Kita-ku Togiyacho 5-5

    In this area there are several temples. Okayama-Ji is a temple of Tendai sect. The main building looks like that of an old public bath. Otherwise there is nothing special for tourists.

  • Kochinji
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    3.0
    13 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Togiyachou 6-28

    If there is not a stele indicating the grave of Ukita Family, you may pass by this temple. It is just a modern building and doesn’t look like a temple. It is a pity that such a historical temple...

  • Shorenji Temple
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Okayama Takahashi-shi Kamidanicho 4102

    ＪＲ高梁駅から見ると石垣がお城のように見えます。説明書にも書いてあることですが寺院を砦代わりに使う、まさにそのように感じます。真言宗御室派の寺院です。

  • Takano Yamashingonshukongoji
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Togiyachou 4-9

    In this area there are several temples. Kongo-Ji is known as a temple of writing brush, and there is a monument for that. The garden is tiny, but tasteful.

  • Yomeirazukannonin
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
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    Okayama Pref. Ibarashi Oechou 1036

    曲がりくねった山道の先の駐車場には、眼や胃腸の病に効能があるという湧き水があります。駐車場から本堂までは近いです。本堂の脇に建立された観音様は、台座からの高さが12メートルもある石仏で存在感があります。本堂の裏山には参拝路があり、10分ほどで手軽に西国33観音霊場巡りが出来ます。さすり観音がある頂上付近からの眺めは良いです。

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Overshadowed by Hiroshima to the west and the Kansai region to the east, Okayama is an easy spot to miss but a nature-rich gem where the Seto Inland Sea laps at its toes and peach and grape farms complete its interior. One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, Koraku-en in Okayama city is well worth a visit before progressing to Kurashiki, where preserved wooden Edo buildings line the picturesque canal.

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