Nisonin

Nison-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Kyoto, Japan. It is famous for its twin images of Shaka and Amida and a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season. Japan web magazine’s recommend Nisonin DATA Address: 27 Saganisonin Monzenchojincho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8425 Japan Access: City Bus …

Mount Haguro

Dewa Sanzan “Mount Haguro” Mount Haguro     The five storied pagoda surrounded by cedars. It was first built in 937.     Japan web magazine’s recommend Mount Haguro DATA Location: Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture Haguro Town climbing Duration: From Zuishinmon Gate to summit: about 50 minutes climbing, 40 minutes down transportation: …

Seigantoji

  Seigantoji Sanjunoto             Japan web magazine’s recommend Seigantoji DATA Address: Nachisan Nachikatsura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Transport: 30min from JR [Kii katsuura] Stn by Kumano kotsu bus to [Nachisan]. Walk from Takimae bus stop or Jinja teramae stop. Phone: 0735-52-5311 Seigantoji

Chusonji

  Hiraizumi, Chusonji temple Chusonji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the main temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku (northeastern Japan). It was founded in 850 by En-nin.   Konjikido (Golden Hall) is one of two buildings that survive from the original …