Saturday, May 21, 2022
Art of Tanjoji Temple
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Tanjoji Temple Birthplace of Honen
Honen
Tanjo-ji Temple is located in central Okayama prefecture, somewhat south of Tsuyama. Tanjo mand "birth", and the temple was built on the site where Honen, the founder of the Jodo shu, Pure Land sect, was born.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Kumenan Kamo Shrine
Kumenan
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Lost in the Mountains Day 3 of the Chugoku Kannon Pilgrimage
Well actually lost is a bit of an exaggeration. I knew exactly where I was, I was in Mitsukitano, a rather secluded mountain village north of Okayama City. The problem was the road I had planned on taking simply no longer existed, and the alternative was a lengthy detour.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Kinzanji the Oldest Temple in Okayama
According to records, Kinzani Temple was founded bu the monk Hoon Daishi, under orders of Empress Koken, in the year 749, which makes it the oldest surviving temple in Okayama.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Garden at Kozanji Temple
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Chofuteien Garden
Chofuteien Garden
Chofu, a former castle town not far from Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi, was a base of the Mori Clan and though not so well known or visited is actually a delightful place for a visit.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Maneki Neko Museum