That is the 74 th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.This temple was founded by Kobo Daishi. The principal image is the Yakushi Nyorai.I walked about two kilometers through the countryside from Shusshakaji.Located at the foot of Mount Kabutoyama, which is covered with thick forest of trees, this temple has a clean and neat impression. The next temple is Zentsuji.
That is the 73 th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.This temple was founded by Kobo Daishi. The principal image is the Syaka Nyorai.This temple is close to Mandaraji. I worshipped from afar Syashingadake, where Shaka Nyorai hugged seven-year-old Kobo Daishi who had thrown himself. I wanted to visit Okunoin of this temple on the mountain and enjoy the view, but I gave up because I was tired. I was healed by the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and the Seto Ohashi Bridge that I could see from the precincts, and for a while I was filled with deep emotion as if I had come this far.
Risshu is the day when summer reaches its peak and the signs of autumn begin to appear. In the 24 divisions of the old calendar, Risshu is between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox, and from then until the first day of winter falls. This year, the rainy season has finally ended for a very long time, but is it already the beginning of autumn? The days of intense heat continued, but today’s sunset at Chigasaki Beach was somewhat autumn.
That is the 72 th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.This temple was founded by Gyoki. The principal image is the Dainichi Nyorai.I walked the Mandaraji-michi Road from Iyadaniji to this temple. Mandaraji-michi is one of the Sanuki-henromichi pilgrimage routes designated as a national historic site, and it is said to have been preserved since ancient times. As I walked along the bamboo grove, a big wild boar seemed surprised at me and ran away shouting beside me. I almost ran into him. The statue of Dainichi Nyorai is beautifully presented in this temple precinct.
That is the 71 th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.The temple was founded by Gyoki under the order of Emperor Shoumu. The principal image is the Senjyu Kanzeon Bosatsu, It is located in the middle of Mt.Iyadani at an altitude of 382 meters, and there were steep stairs even after entering the temple gate. The grounds of this temple are surrounded by rocky mountains and have a strong mountain atmosphere. It is said that Kobo Daishi trained himself in a cave in this temple when he was a child. From the main hall you can enjoy a peaceful view typical of Sanuki.
That is the 70th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.The temple was founded by Kobo Daishi under the order of Emperor Heizei. The principal image is the Bato Kanzeon Bosatsu, which is said to have been created by Kobo Daishi. In the rain, when I walked eastward from Kannonji to the bank of the Saitagawa River, I saw a five-storied pagoda beyond the countryside. It is a typical scene of pilgrimage. At last I was at the Nio-mon gate. The main hall and Daishido hall are dignified and you can feel the dignity of the monastery. I was able to meet Mr. Kubo, who runs Zenkonyado ‘Shiunan’ and supported many foreign pilgrims, on the grounds of the temple. I was lucky to learn a lot about pilgrimage. Before I knew it, the rain stopped and I went to today’s inn.
That is the 69th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.It’s principal image is Sho Kannon Bosatsu. According to this temple legend, Kobo Daishi entered the temple as the seventh chief priest. It is located in the middle of Kotohikiyama Mountain, and shares the temple gate and precincts with the previous fudasho, Jinnein. When I was praying, it started raining heavily, so I took shelter from the rain in the precincts for a while. At the foot of Kotohikiyma on the Seto Inland Sea side, there is Zenigata Sunae, a huge painting famous for Kanei-tsuho. It is said that people who see this picture of sand live a long and healthy life and have no financial problems. I wanted to see it after a long time, but I gave up because of the heavy rain. I went to Motoyamaji, the 70th temple.
That is the 68th temple of Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage.It’s principal image is the Amida Nyorai.It is about 9 kilometers from Daikoji. After entering Kannonji City and crossing the Saitagawa River, Kotohiki Hachimangu Shrine comes into view. There are many shrines and temples around the area, and the scenery is elegant. This temple is said to have the same history and origin as Kannonji, the next fudasho, as well as the Sanmon gate. It is rare that the main hall is made of reinforced concrete. I visited the shrine in the rain.
It is the head temple of the Soto sect along with Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture. It was founded in the Nara period and is said to have been founded by Gyoki. The principal image is Shaka Nyorai. During the Meiji period,this temple moved from Ishikawa Prefecture to Tsurumi, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The precinct is huge. There are many temple buildings surrounded by trees and monks are in training. This site was open to the public, and the citizens were taking a leisurely walk. In the midst of silence, I visited Daisodo Hall, which houses the founder Dogen and other Zen priests. I heard the sound of drums from the distant hall.Mr. Yujiro Ishihara was buried in this temple. It is close to Tsurumi Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Shonandaira is one of the best scenic spots in Kanto. From Oiso Station on the JR Tokaido Line, go up the mountain path for two kilometers until you reach the 180 meter peak. The panoramic view is overwhelming. I enjoyed views of Tokyo Sky Tree, Yokohama Landmark Tower, Sagami Bay, Enoshima Island, Miura Peninsula, Shonan Coast, Oshima Island, Izu Peninsula, Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa mountain range. Above all, the sunset is wonderful. There is also a historic site related to Soga Monogatari, and Mt.Komayama in front of you is derived from toraijin of Kokuri is painted in Hiratsuka juku, ‘The 53 Stations of the Tokaido’ by Hiroshige Utagawa