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taigaa001 Says: The legend has it that the Senrin Tozen who later became 11th head priest of Kasuisai saved young Iyeyasu who was then hostage to Imagawa clan and hid the prince at Shinojima Island at Mikawa Bay then led to his return to Okazaki. Another story tells us that when Senrin...
taigaa001 Says: A reservoir pond surrounded by lush green forest is a popular for birdwatching, walking, and for viewing the autumn foliage during early December. It has a floating pier just like Ogasaike Pond in Kakegawa. It is a popular stop-by when walking event in Fukuroi takes place.
Shogun Jizo (The Jizo of Victorious Army)
taigaa001 Says: Shogun Jizo, literally meaning "the Jizo of victorious army", is believed to promote success in your life. Shogun Jizo of Kasuisai was named that way because the jizo statues narrowly escaped the fate of destruction when Meiji government tried to abolish Akiha Shrine.
Akiha Sohonzan Sanjakubo Daigongen
taigaa001 Says: According to the legend, Sanjakubo Daigongen a priest from Shinshu(Currently Nagano Prefecture) made three oaths, 1300 years ago.If you believe me I will bequeath you the success of your trade, granting of your wishes and the whole satisfaction in your life.If you believe me...
taigaa001 Says: This 600-year-old zen temple is one of the most popular places to practice zen meditation close to Hamamatsu. It is rich in historical legends particularly of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of Edo Government. The temple also sells ofuda for fire protection because it...
Rinzo (Revolving Sutra Storage Shelves)
taigaa001 Says: Rinzo is the sutra storage shelve that is designed to revolve, which is somewhat similar to Mani wheel. Rinzos were built in some of the major shrines and temples in Japan such as Nikko Toshogu, Hasedera Temple in Kamakura, Zenkoji Temple in Nagano or Nishi Honganji and...
taigaa001 Says: This brand new Sanmon gate serves as the second gate of Kasuisai, entrance to major buildings of the temple. The gate is too new and outworldly to me. Maybe it will take years before this gate fits right to the landscape.
taigaa001 Says: Daikokuten (Mahakala) is believed to bring prosperity and wealth to one's family. Osasuri Daikokuten in Kasuisai is one of the popular deities. It is believed that by touching and patting the statue you can bring happiness, prosperity and good health.
taigaa001 Says: To enter major buildings of Kasuisai, you are asked to donate 500 yen. Zuiryukaku, built in 1937, was constructed with Azuchi-Momoyama Shoin style. This palatial building, featuring the excellent fusuma paintings by Reiki Yamaguchi together with nice view of its inside...
taigaa001 Says: Somon Gate serves as an entrance gate of Kasuisai. "Banshosan" inscribed on the gate is the honorary sango prefix of Kasuisai. When you enter the gate look up the ceiling. It has a Chinese Zodiac direction board. Chinese Zodiac signs are made up of 12 animals: rats, oxen,...
taigaa001 Says: Kasuisai was originally named Toyoken when it was founded in 1401 and started as a small hut. At the former Toyoken site, stands Kannondo of Kasuisai moved to there in 1985.
taigaa001 Says: This 1,300-year-old Shingon-Bhuddist temple is best known by three-storied pagoda built in 1611. It has been said to cure the eye problems and strengthen your feet. Its sanmon(entrance) gate was originally used for the second Otemon gate of Kakegawa castle. Hillside hiking...
taigaa001 Says: The redbrick building was originally built for a freighter in 1918. Some of the bricks came from surplus bricks for Tokyo Station. This building has been used for Suguga Bank Fukuroi Branch since 1951.
Fiorentina: An Italian Restaurant Near Kasuisai
taigaa001 Says: As I walk down a hill where Kasuisai temple is located, I found a fancy building along the road. Later, I found out it is actually an Italian restaurant which also has a wedding chapel Toscanella.
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 6
taigaa001 Says: After visiting the statue of Kukai, I found a way to go down the hill. The trail was not easy to trace at times but I managed to go down the trail and get to the divide. It seems that this part of the trail is not so well trodden and I hardly saw anyone during the decent...
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 5
taigaa001 Says: Passing stone pagoda, hilltop trail goes on further. There is a fork along the way, right trail goes to western edge of the hill and left trail goes to the statue of Kukai, founder of Koyasan in Wakayama. Along the trail you will find jizo statues every 10 meters or so. The...
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 4
taigaa001 Says: After visiting the Main Hall, you are going down the stairs and downhill trail until you find this signboard(photo #1). From there you are climbing the steep stairs to the hilltop area called Daishiyama. Compared to this steep climb, the previous hike to the Main Hall is...
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 3
taigaa001 Says: After passing the red hut pavillion you still have to face steep stairs ahead. After finishing the climb, you will be rewarded by the magnificent view of three-storied pagoda. The pagoda was originally built in 1190 by Minamoto-no Yoritomo the founder of Kamakura government....
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 2
taigaa001 Says: Right after taking the right trail you will pass the narrow clearing. Mountainside temples often have such narrow clearing. It's something similar to right-angle turns often seen in historical towns. In bordering hills of Kamakura such narrow passages do have defensive...
Let's Take A Walk In Yusanji 1
taigaa001 Says: Strolling in the Yusanji trails is a nice way to burn up kilojuiles and you may watch wild birds along the trail to boot. First let's enter the gate moved from Kakegawa castle and climb up to three-storied pagoda. The trail to the three-storied pagoda is not difficult to...
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A VISIT TO HATTASAN SONEIJI TEMPLE
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Fukuroi City is located in western Shizuoka prefecture, The city is very accesable by the Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokaido Line, Tomei Expressway, National Highway Route 1, National Highway Route 150...
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Touring Fukuroi, Right In The Middle of Tokaido
Fukuroi was not affected by the 3-11 quake and March 15 tremor that followed. Hattasan Soneiji Temple set up donation box for disaster-aid. If you visit Hattasan please cooperate this...
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Hatta-san Sonei-ji temple. Hatta-san means Hatta mountain. Sonei-ji means son(respect) ei(permanently) ji(temple). This temple has large grounds. A lot of people visit the New Year's visit to this...
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