Tag: Temple
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Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is located north of Kyoto, facing the Sea of Japan. The Dinosaur Museum and Eihei-ji Temple are two of its most famous attractions. The area also offers beautiful natural scenery, hot spring resorts and delicious cuisine. The Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended to Fukui Prefecture in 2024, and it now takes approximately three hours…
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Osorezan
Mt. Fear (恐山) Osorezan is one of the most spiritual places in Japan. The Osoresan Bodaiji Temple was founded in 862 CE by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. He received a divine message in a dream telling him to travel east and find the holy peak. There, he should create an image of the Bodhisattva and establish…
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Hieizan, Enryaku-ji
Temples of historical significance Hieizan (Mt. Hiei) is located between Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures. A Buddhist named Saicho created a temple near the top of Mt. Hiei in 788 A.D. Then he traveled to China to study Tendai sect of Buddhism. After returning, he spread the teachings of Buddhism he had learned in China, and…