Matsugamine Catholic Church, Tochigi | Japan Travel Guide
Matsugamine Catholic Church ( カトリック松が峰教会 )
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Matsugamine Catholic Church was established in 1888 by a priest representing the Paris Foreign Missions Society. The church possesses twin spires, an unusual feature in Japan, and has a design combining church architecture of the ancient and early Middle Ages and a Romanesque style. Oya stone was used to construct the interior and exterior walls, and it is said that the church is the largest surviving example of architecture using the stone.
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October 13, 2019 the super typhoon was already gone this afternoon 2 pm. Typhoon Hagibis causes damage across Japan but we are thankful that we are safe and no damage here in my hometown. Many in chiba houses was damaged and many people died. Lets pray for the recovery of Japan.
Kinkakuji, 金閣寺, Golden Pavilion, Garden, Sakura, Zen, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji, 金閣寺, Golden Pavilion, Garden, Sakura, Zen, Kyoto, Japan
Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.
Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
The interior of the first floor of the Golden Pavilion
Each floor has a different architectural style
Kinkakuji was built to echo the extravagant Kitayama culture that developed in the wealthy aristocratic circles of Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. Each floor represents a different style of architecture.
The first floor is built in the Shinden style used for palace buildings during the Heian Period, and with its natural wood pillars and white plaster walls contrasts yet complements the gilded upper stories of the pavilion. Statues of the Shaka Buddha (historical Buddha) and Yoshimitsu are stored in the first floor. Although it is not possible to enter the pavilion, the statues can be viewed from across the pond if you look closely, as the front windows of the first floor are usually kept open.
The second floor is built in the Bukke style used in samurai residences, and has its exterior completely covered in gold leaf. Inside is a seated Kannon Bodhisattva surrounded by statues of the Four Heavenly Kings; however, the statues are not shown to the public. Finally, the third and uppermost floor is built in the style of a Chinese Zen Hall, is gilded inside and out, and is capped with a golden phoenix.
The head priest's former living quarters (hojo)
Coin Toss
After viewing Kinkakuji from across the pond, visitors pass by the head priest's former living quarters (hojo) which are known for their painted sliding doors (fusuma), but are not open to the public. The path once again passes by Kinkakuji from behind then leads through the temple's gardens which have retained their original design from Yoshimitsu's days. The gardens hold a few other spots of interest including Anmintaku Pond that is said to never dry up, and statues that people throw coins at for luck.
Continuing through the garden takes you to the Sekkatei Teahouse, added to Kinkakuji during the Edo Period, before you exit the paid temple area. Outside the exit are souvenir shops, a small tea garden where you can have matcha tea and sweets (500 yen) and Fudo Hall, a small temple hall which houses a statue of Fudo Myoo, one of the Five Wisdom Kings and protector of Buddhism. The statue is said to be carved by Kobo Daishi, one of the most important figures in Japanese religious history.
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Kokawadera Temple （粉河寺） is located in Kinokawa City in the Wakayama Prefecture （和歌山県）. It is one of the largest temples in Wakayama Prefecture. The original temple was built in 770 AD. This kannon bosatsu temple is the third temple in the Saikoku Kannon pilgrimage circuit of the Kansai region.
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Horakuan is located in the mountains of Suzaka in Japan’s Nagano prefecture. The land on which the Horakuan compound is situated is called Terakubo, referring to Seisui-ji, a former temple on the site which was built in the 15th century. Natural disasters and fires destroyed the flourishing temple. Only the former Kannon statue can be seen now in a small hall nearby.
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We spent 1 month travelling through Japan, an incredible journey through this amazing country.
We had spent a whole entire year planning for this trip as we wanted to dive nose deep into the culture of Japan and experience it for ourselves.
We visited Sapporo Hokkaido, Niseko Hokkaido, Tokyo, Matsumoto, Nagano, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kobe and finally Hiroshima.
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（最初から鐘の余韻が入っているのは当方が先に鳴らしたから・・・）