Shrines/Temples

Mizubashō Park

Hello there! This time I went to Mizubashō Park to see Asian skunk cabbage. It is located in Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on April 4th, 2025. Drizzling and chilly. I thought there would not be so many people because it was drizzling, but surprisingly, I saw about 30 people walking and taking pictures. I found a shrine and a temple as well, but first of all, I am going to share the pics of Asian skunk cabbage. Here you are! It is funny to know that this plant is called “skunk cabbage” in English. lol My impression was that about 30% of them were blooming when I took these pics.

2025.04.14

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Shichimen Daitennyo Cave

Hello everyone! I drove to Nishikan-ku, Niigata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan and took a look at Shichimen Daitennyo Cave 😀 FYI, Shichimen means Seven-headed and Daitennyo means Great Heavenly Maiden. It was on Jan. 13, 2025. The weather was cloudy, and it had some snow piled up. It is known for a haunted place or a spot for testing your courage, but in reality, it is not a place with a sketchy history but a widely worshipped place. First of all, I am going to share the photos of the cave.

2025.01.20

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Midama Fudōson Temple

Hello there! I visited Midama Fudōson Temple, which sits in Tsunanmachi, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)It ...

2024.12.01

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Akasakayama Park and Shōun Sansō Villa

Good evening, everyone! This time I went to Akasakayama Park & Shōun Sansō Villa located in Kashiwazaki city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 It was on November 12th, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. Parked my car at the parking lot after paying 1000 yen for the cooperation of their illuminations. I am going to share the photos of Akasakayama Park, followed by those of Shōun Sansō Villa. First off, this is called Great Pond next to the parking lot.

2024.11.19

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Nishiyama Nikkōji Temple

Hi everyone! This time I visited Nishiyama Nikkōji Temple located in Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 🙂 It was on November 3rd, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. The Wooden set of Kongō Rikishi Statues at its temple gate is registered as one of the cultural properties designated by Niigata prefecture. All right, so I am going to share with you the pictures of the temple gate first. Oh no, I forgot to take pictures of the statues inside the temple gate. You can barely see them, but hope you let bygones be bygones.

2024.11.07

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Ryūgakubo Pond

Hello there! This time I went to Ryūgakubo Pond located in Tsunanmachi, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)It w...

2024.10.30

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Itayama Fudōson

Hello there! This time I visited Itayama Fudōson, which is one of the cultural properties designated by Joetsu city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on October 26th, 2024, cloudy and a bit chilly. On the sign at the spot says, “Fudōson is enshrined and two hundred and tens of stone buddha statues lie in the cave.” I did not count, but surely a multitude of stone buddha statues were placed from end to end in the cave. Okay, first off, I am going to share the pictures of “Itayama Cave Stone Buddha Statues.” taken from the inside of the cave.

2024.10.30

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Nakayama Shrine

Hello there! This time I visited Nakayama Shrine in Hashida, Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :) The date was on October 21st, 2024, sunny and the temperature was just right. You will see main shrine stand after you go through its south-facing torii gate and walk up the stone stairs with 250 steps. All right, so I am going to share tons of pictures little by little. First off, the pictures of the torii gate.

2024.10.23

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Ōtomo Inari Shrine – Okunoin

Hello there! This time I brought myself to Ōtomo Inari Shrine - Okunoin, which sits in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :D The date was on October 12th, 2024, sunny and the temperature was just right. These continuous Torii gates were donated by those who have a faith in this shrine. There are two approaches to the shrine, and I knew either would do, so I got in from the right side. According to the manners of Soto-sect, it is from the left side that you get in. All right, so I will start with the pictures of the sanctuary.

2024.10.15

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Kousagi Shrine

Hello there! This time I visited Kousagi Shrine located in Sekikawa Village, Iwafune-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 Because it stands in an residential area, I would have almost missed it had I not paid close attention to it. It is around Fujisawa River, and an anonymous waterfall was making a roaring sound for the whole time. The date of my visit was on October 10th, 2024. It was cloudy, windy and a little chilly. All right, so I am going to start with the pictures around the shrine.

2024.10.11

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