Honzanji

A magnificent temple in the mountains

Original Text

I stopped by when I visited the birth temple related to Honen Shonin. If you go through the Niomon gate on the stone steps and follow the approach, you will find Nagaya and Goryoya. Beyond that, there is the main hall of important cultural properties built in the early Muromachi period. In the back, surrounded by 々, stands the three-storied pagoda, an important cultural property built in the early Edo period. Although it is a temple in the mountains of Okayama, it was a magnificent temple with a spectacular view.

The dignity of the mountains

Original Text

　I drive into the mountains more than I expected. I was wondering why the parking lot was so large, but soon it came to a point. The precincts were surrounded by a rigorous atmosphere, which made me think that they were gathering many faiths. The mausoleum is also an elaborate building that makes you think it's the main hall at first. The main shrine with the main image of the front, the Jogyodo with a splendid contrast with the main shrine, and the three-storied pagoda with a strong presence. The dignity overflowing from between the trees 々 is so much associated with Enryakuji Temple of the same Tendai sect. There is no one on this day, and the temperature is ...

no way, there's such a temple in the countryside.

Original Text

I stopped by when climbing Takanomine on the back. I thought it was just a passing point, but I was surprised when I entered the precincts. The main hall and the triple tower, which are designated as national important cultural properties, are spectacular.

It is a temple with many cultural properties and stands quietly.

Original Text

There were few tourists. A group in the prefecture came. Passing through the Niomon Gate from the parking lot, you will find the Nagayamon Gate with stones on your mind. It is said to be the Temple Samurai Nagayamon, an important cultural property designated by Okayama Prefecture. There is a mausoleum through the garden of the guest hall. At the time of construction, it was the mausoleum of Mr. Mori, but after the change of the feudal lord, it is the mausoleum of Mr. Matsudaira. Next is Sannodo, the main hall of nationally designated important cultural properties. The three-storied pagoda, which is a nationally designated important cultural property, is quietly built. Tenjiki is cute under the eaves of the first layer ...

Silently on the mountain ～

Original Text

It is a temple worshiped by Honen's parents to have children. It is a quiet temple with a deep and unpopular scene. If you go all the way back, you will find a stunning three-storied pagoda. I thought it was a waste that there were few people visiting such a wonderful place. Please enjoy the old history.