Daibutsu, Kuzuharaoka

Tenchuhou It is said that a high priest who came to Japan from China and was the abbot of Jochi-ji Temple loved the view from here and named the hill Tenchu-ho (Heavenly Pillar Peak). The word “Tenchu” means “the principle that upholds the world. Today, the surrounding area is covered with trees, and the view […]

This is the tomb of Toshimoto Hino, a court noble of the late Kamakura period and a close associate of Emperor Godaigo. Although Hino did not come from a prestigious family, he excelled in learning and won the trust of Emperor Godaigo. At Emperor Godaigo’s order, he overthrew the then devastated shogunate and aimed to […]

It is known as Senarai-benten because it is said that coins and other items will increase if washed in the fresh water in the cave on the temple grounds. However, it is not necessary to wash all of the bills, but only a part of them. Minamoto no Yoritomo was told by Ugajin, the god […]

It is known as Senarai-benten because it is said that coins and other items will increase if washed in the fresh water in the cave on the temple grounds. However, it is not necessary to wash all of the bills, but only a part of them. Minamoto no Yoritomo was told by Ugajin, the god […]

It is known as Senarai-benten because it is said that coins and other items will increase if washed in the fresh water in the cave on the temple grounds. However, it is not necessary to wash all of the bills, but only a part of them. Minamoto no Yoritomo was told by Ugajin, the god […]