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  • Ryufukuji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Odonooji 119
    "This Rinzai sect temple was constructed in 1206. Originally called ""Hoshuzan Zuiunji Temple,"" it was located in Shiraishi but was rebuilt in 1336 and became the family temple of Hironao Ouchi. The present main temple was rebuilt in 1883 after repeated being lost. As a representative temple building of the Muromachi period (1336-1573), it became a nationally-designated important cultural property in 1954. Both sides of the shrine path are lined with maple trees, and in autumn, it is famous as a spot for looking at autumn leaves because of the vividly colored tunnels formed by the trees. The site also houses the Ryufukuji Museum, which exhibits images of Yoshitaka Ouchi."

    There are quite a few temples located in this section of Yamaguchi. I found this one by looking for parking spaces and there happened to be one in front of this temple. I dont know much about the...

  • Suoukokubun-ji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Kokubunjichou 2-67
    This temple is located in Kokubunji Town, Hofu City. It is one of the Kokubunji temples built nationwide by the Imperial Order of Emperor Shomu in 741, but is rare because it is only one of few remaining in the same location as the original construction. The temple preserves Important Cultural Property Buddhist statues such as the sitting Yakushi Nyorai as its principal image as well as standing statues of Nikko Bosatsu and Gekko and the seated Amida Nyorai and Shitenno.

    国分寺ですから当然ながら奈良時代、聖武天皇の勅願により創建された寺院です。最盛期には７堂伽藍を擁していたとのことですが、とても想像出来そうにもない広さですね。楼門を潜って江戸時代に建てられた金堂を見ても大変大きいなと感じます。楼門も金堂も重要文化財です。

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  • Toshun-ji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Mizunouechou 5-27
    Located in the Mizunoue district of Yamaguchi City, the Toshun-ji Temple is famous as the Bodai-ji (family temple) of the warlord Mori Motanari. It was also formerly the site of the Kokusei-ji Temple built by Ouchi Morimi (a Muromachi era warlord); one remaining vestige of this older temple is the Sanmon gate, which is built in the Shikyaku-mon style (with four supporting pillars and a gabled roof), and which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property. The Toshun-ji Temple was originally constructed within Yoshida Castle in the Akinokuni domain in 1572, but was subsequently relocated several times as the regions controlled by the Mori family changed; the Temple was finally moved to its present site in 1868. Like the Sanmon gate, the Temple’s Kannon-do hall has also been designated as an Important Cultural Property; the hall, which was relocated here from the Taki-no-kannon-ji Temple (a temple associated with the Ouchi family), features beautiful Chinese-style architecture including a Katomado window and a Sankarado paneled wooden door. Worshippers at the Temple are greeted by Chief Priest “Maru”, a dog who has become a media sensation.

    瑠璃光寺がある香山公園の西隣に、洞春寺というお寺がありました。いかにも歴史を積み重ねた感じの山門が建ったいて、そこから境内に入りました。 この山門は、西暦1400ごろに建てられた国清寺というお寺の門だそうです。つまり、600年を越える年月を経ているんですね。本堂はそんなに古い感じはしませんでしたが、境内には観音堂という建物もあって、こちらも１５世紀の建物だそうです。歴史感がすごいお寺でした。

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  • Amidaji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Mure Kamisakamoto 1869
    This temple is in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Part of the Kegon sect which principally worships Amida Nyorai, this temple was built in 1187 by Chogen. Now famous for its hydrangeas, there are currently about 4,000 bushes of 80 types planted here, giving it the nickname Ajisai-ji (Hydrangea temple). Every June they hold the hydrangea festival.

    なかなか良い寺院でした。ここはあじさい寺としても有名ですが、紫陽花の季節には入山料と宝物館の入館料と両方が必要となります。通常は入山料は不要です。すでに紫陽花の季節も済んでいたのでゆっくりとがら空きの境内を拝観しました。事前に予約しておかなかったので宝物館には入れなかった。前回は予約しておいたので国宝の鉄宝塔を初めとする重文等も鑑賞出来たが・・・。仁王門の金剛力士像は鎌倉時代の快慶派の作で国の重文...

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  • The Five-storeyed Pagoda of the Ruriko-ji Temple (a National Treasure)
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Kouzanchou 7-1 Inside of Kayama Park
    This is a five-tier pagoda located within Kozan Park in Yamaguchi City. The cypress shingled roofs of this pagoda, artistically stretching and decreasing in size, up to the highest tier make for a well-proportioned elegant tower. This pagoda is named one of the Top 3 most beautiful pagodas in Japan. Erected around 1442, at the height of the Ouchi culture, it is a masterpiece of the time, and a designated National Treasure. The tower is 31.2 meters in height. Set against the natural backdrop of each season, cherry blossoms, fall foliage, or snow, the pagoda is a picturesque sight. The night lit profile is also a must see.
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  • Ryuzoji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Yoshiki 1750
    This temple on the side of Yamaguchi prefecture's Mt. Takiyama is dedicated to Amida Nyorai. The temple grounds hold a roughly 900-year-old giant gingko tree is a registered National Natural Monument. It also has Tsuzumino Falls and the apparent Sesshu-made spring pond promenade-style garden. It's known as the seventeenth temple on the Chugoku 33 Kannon pilgrimage, and is a common stop for pilgrims.

    Close to Rurikō-ji Temple but less touristy and looks old with a waterfall and rocks covered with moss.Absolutely worth a visit.

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  • Rurikoji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Kouzanchou 7-1
    This Soto Zen Buddhist temple was founded in 1471. It was reportedly built by Sue Hirofusa's wife to honor him after his passing. Originally called Anyoji Temple, the name later changed to Rurikoji Temple. It was relocated to its present spot in 1604 from Nihotakano in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The five-story pagoda on the precincts is considered to be the tenth oldest outdoor structure in Japan. There are also many historic spots from the time of the Meiji Restoration, like the tomb of Mori Takachika, the feudal lord during the period.
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  • Yamaguchi Xavier Memorial Church
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Kameyamachou 4-1
    A Catholic church located in Yamaguchi City. The church was built in 1952 to commemorate 400 years since the missionary Francis Xavier came to Yamaguchi to proselytize. The original church building was destroyed in a fire; the current reconstruction was erected in 1998. The church's two steeples, more than 50 meters tall, are a Yamaguchi City landmark.
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  • Riyosokuji
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Yamaguchishi Suzenji 371

    山あいの田園風景広がる集落の中にある臨済宗のお寺。大きくはないが、もみじの木が多く、紅葉の時期は綺麗だろうと思った。本堂の両翼には大きな椿の古木もあった。保存協力金や参拝料をお納めする必要はなかった。ただ、決して観光地ではなく、三脚を使ったカメラ撮影禁止、飲食禁止、ペットを連れた散歩お断り等、いろいろ注意事項が書かれた看板があちこちに立てられていた。

  • Jiyonenji
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Miyaichichou 9-29

    On the way to Hofu Tenmangu, I dropped in this temple. It is not really touristic, but the history of this temple, which is shown on an explanation panel is quite interesting. Nearby there are also...

  • Ashikikorizentera
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    Yamaguchi Pref. Houfushi Matsuzakichou 5-27

    Yoshishoji is a temple of Rinzai sect (a sect of Zen Buddhism). The gateway and the main gate are imposing. On the left hand side of the entrance, there is a stele for Okamoto Sanemon, who supported...

  • Shozenji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Dojomonzen 2-5-10

    山口駅から続く通りにある。回りは商店や住宅だが、門がコンパクトながらも立派なので、よくわかる。でも、地域の檀家さん方に支えられたお寺であると見受けられ、観光地では絶対にないな、と思った。

  • Mangyoji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Matsuzakicho 6-27

    Mangyoji is located between Tenmangu and Kokubunji Temple. It is not a touristic temple, and I also just passed by. The building, apparently renovated recently, is beautiful like a maquette. The big...

  • Tsukinowa Ji Yakushido
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Tokujikamimura

    山間の田園地帯、集落の一角にあった。道は狭く、国道から生活道路のようなところを少し入って、車で行けた。お堂だけでなく、仏像等についての説明書きがいっぱい書いてあったが、秘仏ということで、実物を見られるわけではなかった。代わりに本堂の入り口に仏様が建てられており、触るとご利益があると書かれていた。階段を少し上がる必要があるが、木立に囲まれた閑かで落ち着いたシンプルな仁王門とお堂で厳粛な雰囲気を感じた...

  • Hokaiji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Shimotatekoji 71

    市内の住宅街にある大きなお寺。長州藩士の中谷正亮のお墓があると書かれた説明書きが入り口に立っていたが、字がかすれて、よく読めないところがあった。大きなお堂、鐘楼等の建物、そしてお墓が立ち並ぶ、地域で大切にされている普通のお寺であり、観光気分で行く雰囲気ではないかな、と感じた。

  • Gokokuji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Motobashicho 2-11

    田畑や住宅地の中にある普通の地域に根差したお寺、との印象。境内の墓地に種田山頭火のお墓があるほか、県文化財の笠塔婆もあった。本来は地域の人たちに支えられたお寺であり、トリップで来るなら気を引き締めないといけないと思った。なお、前の道は狭いながら、車が結構なスピードでぶっ飛ばしていくので、歩行者側も注意が必要だと思った。

  • Zenshoji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Shimosaba 1170

    山口市と防府市を結ぶ国道262号線、泰雲寺よりも少し南、信号機のある交差点を東に500ｍほど入ったところにある曹洞宗の寺院です。開基は大内義弘、現在の本堂は1850年に建てられたそうです。回廊には、雲水に食事や諸事を知らせる魚鼓がつるしてあります。かつては僧兵をかかえるほどの大きなお寺です。10数年ぶりの参拝です。

  • Myotokuji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Hofu-shi Sta. Minamimachi 17-16

    始祖も伝達者らも、間違いなくこんな意図で伝えてはいない。宗教が何のためのものなのかを間違えている。ここは駄目です。

  • Taiunji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Shimosaba 2358

    山口市と防府市とを結ぶ国道262号線から東に数100ｍ入ったところにある、開創600年の曹洞宗の寺院です。大内氏が創建した寺院で、供養塔もあります。人影もまばらで古刹の雰囲気に浸ることができます。山門の手前に数台の駐車が可能です。近くに滝の音が響く、鳴滝公園があります。

  • Seisuiji Temple
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    Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-shi Miyano Shimo 1127
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Heading west along Japan’s largest island, Honshu, the very last prefecture you’ll reach is Yamaguchi, separated from Kyushu by a small strip of water known as the Kanmon Straits, which the far-reaching harbor city Shimonoseki looks over. With water at every turn, the seafood of Yamaguchi is an indisputable highlight, and we’re not talking just the usual fish dishes - the notorious fugu, or puffer fish, is a Japanese delicacy that was discovered in Yamaguchi prefecture, making it the best place to try it out.

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