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Shoshazan Engyoji Temple

4.5

454 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyogo Pref. Himejishi Shosha 2968

A Tendai sect Buddhist temple which is the 27th station on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in 966 by the priest Shoku, due to its high status, it is nicknamed the Mt. Hiei (a mountain sacred to the Tendai sect) of the West. The entire top of Mt. Shosha is dotted with the temple’s buildings, such as the great hall which serves as the main temple nave, the refectory, and Jogyodo Hall. Today, visitors can take a ropeway to Sanjo Station, the closest station to the temple, after which it’s an approximately one kilometer/20 minute walk along the temple path before reaching the Maniden Hall in the center of the mountain. A microbus service is also available. The grounds contain a dining hall where visitors can enjoy traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, as well as a traditional lodging house for pilgrims.

Such an incredible area. I visited Shoshazan Engyohi with the intent on hiking up here. I took the trail from the parking lot near the tramway and it took 30 minutes to hike to the top. The trail was...
Nakayama-dera Temple

4.0

197 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Nakayamadera 2-11-1

This Buddhist temple is in Nakayamadera Temple, Takarazuka City. Built by Shotoku Taishi, it's regarded as Japan's first sanctuary dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon, a goddess of mercy. It's the 24th temple of 33 on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. The principal object of worship is an image of an 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva that is thought to aid women in particular. As worshiping there fulfilled Toyotomi Hideyoshi's prayers for a child, the temple attracts people seeking fertility and safe childbirth.

Easy access with escalators in most areas - which is a huge plus when travelling with elders. Gods here are famous for granting new babies. You could see the Takarazuka-Kansai plateau which is...
Minatogawa Shrine

4.0

201 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Tamondori 3-1-1

"A Shinto shrine conveniently located a three-minute walk from Kobe Station and Kosoku Kobe Station as well as a five-minute walk from Okurayama Station and Harborland Station. The shrine is dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige, who worked to take down the Kamakura shogunate government and later battled the army of Ashikaga Takauji. Locally, the shrine is known as ""Nanko-san."" The grounds encompass a graveyard and battleground designated National Historic Sites. The Nanko Festival, started as an unofficial festival by private citizens on May 25, 1872, is now held every five years; during the festival, a parade is conducted with people dressed in traditional samurai costumes. The shrine also holds wedding ceremonies throughout the year."

One of the first things that struck me about Minatogawa Shrine besides its beauty was how peaceful it is. There werent a lot of tourists at the shrine and it was nice to walk around and enjoy the...
Banshu Kiyomizu-dera Temple

4.0

49 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Katoushi Hiraki 1194

"A Buddhist temple located a 20-minute drive from the Sanda-nishi interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. The temple has two main buildings, the Daikodo enshrine a thousand-armed statue of Kannon and the Konponchudo enshrining an 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva which is rarely shown to the public, the temple's principal object of worship. Cherry trees and rhododendrons grow on the grounds and visitors can enjoy the sight of their blossoms from late April to mid-May. The temple is also the 25th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and, in order to distinguish it from the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, the temple is also known as the ""Banshu Kiyomizu-dera."""

This temple is impressive for being up high on a hillside. We did not drink from the stream. It is a beautiful temple, but it is best to go with a guide so you understand what you are seeing and...
Kiyoshikojin Seicho-ji Temple

4.5

99 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Maitani Kiyoshi 1

"This Buddhist temple in Maitani Kiyoshi, Takarazuka City was founded in 896. It was bestowed with the title of ""Japan's First Kiyoshikojin"" by Emperor Uda. Mixing Buddhist and native Shinto elements, it's primary god Kojin is known as a deity of fire, the hearth, and the kitchen. People in their unlucky years keep hibashi fire tongs thought to be blessed by Kojin as talismans during the period, and later dedicate them to the deity at the temple's Hibashi-Nojo Hall. The precincts also feature the Tessai Museum, which displays the work of the calligrapher Tessai Tomioka."

We enjoyed the walk to the temple from the station. It is lined with interesting shops and restaurants. We visited in Winter so the trees were without leaves and it was quite cold. The turtle pond...
Joyasan Fukushoji Temple (Suma-dera)

4.5

78 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Suma-ku Sumaderachou 4-6-8

This ancient temple is the head temple of Sumadera Sect of Shingon Buddhism and is also connected to the history of the rival Genji and Heike clans. The temple stands close to Ichi-no-Tani, the final battle ground between the Genji and the Heike and is located a five-minute walk north of Sumadera Station on Sanyo Electric Railway, Hanshin Electric Railway, and Hankyu Railway lines. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Sacred Avalokitesvara said to have emerged from the ocean in the distant early Heian period. The temple possesses many cultural properties, such as a wooden eleven headed standing statue of Kannon designated a National Important Cultural Property, as well as numerous items connected to the Genji and Heike clans such as Taira no Atsumori's beloved flute Aoba. There are also many interesting things to see on the grounds such as an automaton clock and the lucky Bujikaeru frog statue.

A temple where nature and beautiful architecture are in harmony. Plums in February, cherry blossoms in April and autumn leaves in autumn are all worth visiting. There is a market by the streetside on...
Hokkesan Ichijo-ji Temple

4.0

42 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Kasaishi Sakamotochou 821-17

"A Buddhist temple located right next to the ""Hokkesan-ichijoji"" bus stop. This temple is the 26th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, a 33 temple pilgrimage which centers on Kyoto. A Tendai Buddhist temple founded by the Indian high priest Hodo in 650, The temple's Heian period silk painting depicting Prince Shotoku and the high priest of the Tendai sect, as well as its three tier Pagoda believed to have been built in 1171, are designated National Treasures. The temple owns numerous other statues and structures designated national, prefectural, or city Cultural Properties, including the main temple building. In fall, the grounds are colored with spectacular fall foliage, attracting many tourists."

西国三十三ヶ所巡りでこちらのお寺を訪れたのですが、まず驚いたのが御朱印を頂く為に掛かる費用。他に2箇所の三十三ヶ所札所を前日に回っていたのですが、そちらは御朱印帳と掛け軸両方で８００円だったのに対し、一乗寺は１８００円！ 1000円も高いのには驚きました。ほかにも環境整備協力金の名目で駐車場代300円、入場料500円が必要です。建物の古さから色々とお金が必要なのかもしれませんが、ちょっと取り...
Honpukuji Temple, Mizumido

3.5

37 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Ura 1310

This temple is located about five minutes by car from Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway's Higashiura Interchange. Belonging to the Omuro school of Shingon sect of Buddhism, the temple is the 59th stop on the Awaji Shikoku Pilgrimage. Its famous reinforced concrete main hall, Mizumido, was designed by Tadao Ando. Looking out over Osaka Bay, built into the hillside, it has a concrete ensconced lotus pond as its roof. The pond features floating water lilies and oga hasu, an ancient variety cultivated about 2,000 years ago.

Been wanting to see this temple for years. Arrived and met a travelling group of acrobats and performance artists hanging out around the lotus pond area, striking poses and taking pictures of...
Onsenji Temple

4.0

78 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 985-2

"This temple is located in the area right after getting off at Onsenji Chukan Station on the Kinosaki Ropeway. It is said that the priest Dochi, who opened Kinosaki Onsen with a prayer opened the temple. Emperor Shomu called the temple ""Kinosaki Onsen no Shugoji (guardian temple of Kinosaki Onsen)"", and it has protected Kinosaki Onsen and its bathers for approximately 1,300 years. The Standing Eleven-headed Kannon statue that Dochi received when it was opened is the principal Buddhist image of the temple and a nationally-designated Important Cultural Property. Normally it is shown every 33 years, it is displayed to the public at the event called Kaisanki, where prayers are said every April 24 so that the hot springs continue to spring up."

Typical old Japanese temple. Good place to get away from the crowds of the hot springs resort town area.
Daijoji Temple

4.5

66 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Mikatagunkamichou Kasumi-ku Mori 860

Daijoji is a temple located in Mori, Kasumi Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County. Also known as Okyo-dera, it was founded by the priest Gyogi in 745. The temple houses 165 screen paintings created by the mid-Edo period (1603-1868) artist Maruyama Okyo and his pupils that have been designated a National Important Cultural Property. According to the recent research, their arrangement forms a three-dimensional mandala.

Very beautiful ancient buddhist temple at hyogo prefecture.the temple has a 1200 years history. The pictures and artwork in the temple is really very beautiful.If you want to feel the ancient japan...
Byakugoji Temple

4.0

39 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Tambashi Ichijimachoubyakugouji 709

This temple is located about 10 minutes by car from the Maizuru Expressway's Kasuga Interchange. Founded by the monk Hodo in 705, the principal object of worship is a hidden hibutsu image brought from India of Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai. The temple was destroyed by fire during Akechi Mitsuhide's attack on Tamba but was rebuilt in the late 1500s. Along with cherries and azaleas, the temple features a wisteria variety known as kyushaku-fuji with clusters reaching as long as 180 centimeters. They spread along a 120-meter wisteria trellis that's a sight to behold when in full bloom. The Kyushaku-fuji Festival is held to coincide with the flowering of the wisteria and sees a flood of tourists come to the temple every year.

丹波市にある天台宗の寺院。丹波地区の藤の名所として知られており、花の時期にはライトアップが行われる。休日の昼間はとても混雑しており、長い車列の駐車場待ちが起こるが、夜は些かマシのようでえる。最寄りの道の駅丹波おばあちゃんの里も混雑しているために、JR福知山線市島駅からタクシーを利用するか、1時間歩く選択をした方が無難である。訪れるには何かと不便である場所ではあるが、咲き誇る長い花穂の藤の花...
Kanno-ji Temple

4.5

38 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Nishinomiyashi Kabutoyamachou 25-1

"This temple in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture belongs to the Omuro school of Shingon Sect of Buddhism. You can reach it by taking either a Hankyu or Hanshin Bus from JR Nishinomiya Station to the Kabutoyama-Daishi Mae stop. Founded in around 828 by Emperor Junna's fourth consort Nyoini, it's also called Kabutoyama-Daishi and is known locally as ""Odaishi-san."" The temple's principal object of worship is a Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva seated statue that's a National Important Cultural Property. They unveil it annually on May 18 for the Yuzu Kannon Taisai Festival. Other cultural assets include a standing image of Sacred Kannon, a seated image of Kobo Daishi, and the Kanno-ji Engiemaki picture scroll. The temple holds the Kabutoyama-Daishi Festival on the 21st day of every month when it conducts the Daishi-Goma fire ceremony."

最高ですね。上から見る景色がとても良く日常を忘れさせてくれます。お参りも落ちついてできるのでおすすめです。
Tenjoji Temple

4.0

34 Reviews

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Hyogo Kobe-shi Nada-ku Mayasancho 2-12

"This Buddhist temple is in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. You can reach it by taking a Kobe City bus to Maya Cable Shita, taking the Maya Ropeway to Hoshi-no-Shita Station, and then walking about ten minutes. It's a sacred site on devotional circuits like the Floral Temples of the Kansai Region, the New Saigoku, and the Kobe Jusanbutsu pilgrimages. It was founded in 646 by Hodo Sennin on the orders of Emperor Kotoku. On the precincts you'll find the Tenjikudo Hall that enshrines a marble image brought from India of Maya, the historical Buddha's wife, as well as the Hana Mandala Bell cast with the imprints of 33 kinds of flowers. The principle object of worship is a hibutsu ""hidden image"" that's thought to ward off evil and invite prosperity."

Absolutely fantastic place. Beautiful temple in high mountains without thousands of people. So peaceful and quiet.
Kazanin Temple (Tokozan Bodaiji)

4.0

26 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Sandashi Ninji 352

"A Buddhist temple located a 20-minute drive from the Kobe-Sanda interchange on the Chugoku Expressway. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru. The temple has two main temple buildings, the Kazan Hou-ou-den, which enshrines a statue of Emperor Kazan; and the Yakushido, which enshrines the principal object of worship. The shrine is counted as part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and the Saigoku Yakushi 49 Sacred Sites pilgrimage. In addition, the temple has seven ""Jizo Statues of Happiness,"" each of which is said to provide a different benefit to those who pray to it, giving visitors the chance to choose the statue appropriate to their needs. The temple promotes Buddhism through sutra copying events held on the first Saturday of every month as well as through appearances on the local Honey FM radio station."

西国札所の番外で参拝しました。紅葉ピークを数日外しましたが、まだ境内は色づいた木々がありました。山門から石段を上がると広い境内があり、二つの本堂と花山法皇の廟所があります。どこもお手入れが行き届いていて綺麗でした。参拝所要時間40分写経場ではいつでも自由に写経をすることができます。時間があれば利用したかったところです。レンタカー利用、お寺までの道は一般道ではありえない斜度なので、特...
Taiunzan Kagakuji Temple

4.0

52 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Akoushi Kariya 1992

"This temple is about ten minutes on foot from JR Banshu-Ako Station. Founded in 1645, it was the family temple of feudal lords who controlled the Ako Domain, including the Asano, Nagai, and Mori clans, with ties to Oishi clan and the Ako Gishi samurai. The Gishi Treasure Hall displays over 50 items related to the Ako incident in the Genroku era. There's an ancient stump on the grounds known as the ""Oishi-nagori Pine"" from a tree that lived during the era. The temple holds regular Zen meditation, Buddhist scripture copying, and tea ceremony gatherings, and anyone can participate, regardless of their religious affiliation. Once a month they hold a bread-making class starting at 5 a.m. too."

赤穂義士のお寺として知られる花岳寺の境内のみ参拝しました。義士墓所・義士宝物館・義士木像堂は、400円の拝観料が必要です。境内には、見事な二代目名残の松などの見所があり、初代名残の松の幹は千手堂の中にありました。また、山門は赤穂城の西惣門を移築したものでした。
Tajima Ankokuji Temple

4.0

42 Reviews

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Hyogo Toyooka-shi Tantocho Aida 327

"This temple is located in the Aida area of Tanto-cho, Toyooka City. The premises are known as a famous spot to see colorful autumn leaves, and you can see large white enkianthus that are over 100 years old painted in brilliant colors and lit up from around mid-November. In addition, the adjacent ""Tajima Ankokuji Park"" is a popular spot for seeing Japanese stewartia."

家内の好きなドウダンツツジを見に行きました。お寺自体は小さく、1本の大きなドウダンツツジ以外には見るものはありません。家内は念願が叶ったと言って喜んでいましたが、私には今一つでした。
Nofukuji Temple

3.5

39 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Hyougo-ku Kitasakasegawachou 1-39

This Hyogo Prefecture Tendai Buddhist temple can be reached by walking 15 minutes east of the JR Sanyo Main Line's Hyogo Station. Established by the priest Saicho in 805, it is an important site for the sect. It prospered along with the transfer of the capital to Fukuhara by the shogun Taira no Kiyomori, and so is also known as Fukuhara Temple. The precincts are home to principal objects of worship that include a triad of Amitabha Buddha statues and a wooden eleven-faced standing image of the Bodhisattva Kannon, as well as the Hyogo Daibutsu, one of Japan's Three Great Buddhas. Annual functions include a period when the Kannon statue is made available for public viewing and a public memorial service for Taira no Kiyomori.

Did not see any signs at Hyogo JR station to guide us to the temple. Had to use Google Map to find the way. Was not sure if we were taking the correct route after walking about 10 minutes along...
Kanteibyo

4.0

35 Reviews

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Hyogo Kobe-shi Chuo-ku Nakayamatedori 7-3-2

"This eclectic temple features traditional Japanese architecture and Chinese design and styling. The main deity honored is Guan Yu, a famous military commander from the Sangokushi (Annals of the Three Kingdoms). It also honors Kannon, the goddess of mercy, and Maso, the queen of heaven. The framed plaque on the main gate, the temple's symbol, was created by the world-famous calligrapher Yu Youren. The temple has a thoroughly Chinese atmosphere with features like an inner gate modeled on a Chinese legend ""Toryumon"" which means ""gateway to success"" and the roof of the main temple with the same imperial-colored roof tiles as the Forbidden City in Beijing and statues of blue dragons."

ここは神戸のちょー穴場穴場ちゅうの穴場近くに出雲大社神戸分祀もあるのでいっしょに参ると縁結びかくてーや職質に気をつけてな静かにね
Hongwanji Kobe Betsuin (Modern-dera Temple)

3.5

20 Reviews

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Hyogo Kobe-shi Chuo-ku Shimoyamatedori 8-1-1

"This Jodo Shinshu Honganji Buddhist temple, located a one-minute walk from Kobe Rapid Transit Railway Hanakuma Station, is a branch temple directly under the Nishihonganji Temple in Kyoto City. The temple's novel, Indian Buddhist design is inherited from the previous temple building which was built in 1930; due to its design, locals call it the ""Modern Temple."" The current temple building was completed after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake; the large structure is outfitted with a variety of facilities and features, including a multipurpose hall. At the request of the Kobe City government, the building is also lit up at night as an initiative to lead reconstruction and recovery efforts in the area."

浄土真宗西本願寺本派のお寺ですが、お寺っぽくないモダンな建物なので、地元ではモダン寺と呼ばれています。 JR神戸から東行きの電車に乗ると車窓からチラッと見えますが、近くまで行くととても大きく立派な建物です。自由に参拝できます。
Taisanji Temple

4.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Nishi-ku Ikawadanichou Zenkai 224

An ancient Tendai Buddhist temple founded in the distant Nara period by Joue, eldest son of Fujiwara no Kamatari. The temple is located five minutes drive east of the Zenkai interchange on the Hanshin Expressway No. 7 Kita-Kobe Route. The temple's current buildings were all rebuilt in 1285 or after, but many of the structures on the grounds are historically valuable architectural examples, such as the temple's main temple building, a National Treasure which hints at the prosperity the temple enjoyed during the Nanboku-cho period when it was built. 18 other structures and temple treasures have been designated National Important Cultural Properties, including the temple's Deva gate, built in the mid-Muromachi period; and an early Kamakura period seated statue of Amitabha. Primeval forest surrounds the temple, which is a renowned destination for cherry blossom viewing in the spring and fall foliage in autumn.

GWに訪れました。県道から仁王門が見え、そこから狭い道を少し進むと無料の駐車場があります。石段を登り朱色の中門で拝観料を支払います。江戸初期に再建された三重塔は新緑のモミジの中に映えます。正面の階段を上ると国宝の本堂があります。それほど大きなものではないですが、鎌倉時代に建立された朱色の建物で、本尊の薬師如来像や十一面観音像を安置しています。周辺には塔頭もあり、往時の規模を伺えます。新緑や紅葉の季...

Hyogo

Central Kobe City Between Osaka and Kobe Mt. Rokko / Arima Sanda / Tamba / Sasayama Tajima / Kinosaki Akashi Harima (Himeji, Tatsuno, Ako) Awaji Island

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Hyogo Areas

Hyogo prefecture stretches from the north coast to the south coast on the western end of the popular Kansai region, encompassing verdant mountains, urban beaches, and fantastic historical sights. The prefecture’s main attractions lie along the south coast at Kobe, the prefectural capital, a pretty harbor city best known for its production of the renowned Kobe beef, and Himeji, the home of Himeji Castle, one of the country’s most beautifully preserved feudal castles, perched magically atop a hill.