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#193 Ishi Kannondou

Yamaguchi Ken, Yamaguchi shi No.26th of the 88 sacred sites of Yamaguchi city located in Doso The object of worship is "the large rock...

#166 Fugenji Temple

Yamaguchi ken, Hikari shi Fugenji Temple, located in Murozumi, which has long been developed as a good port for transportation on the...

#143 Inami Betsuin Zuisenji

Inami Machi, Toyama ken Zuisenji Temple was built in 1390 by Hongan Temple’s 5th leader Shakunyo of the Hokuriku Pure Land Sect of...

#142 Inami Wood Carvings

Inami Machi, Toyama Ken Inami town is well-known for its skilled wood carvers and sculptors. Inami is a small town near Zuisen-ji, a...

#126 Saichoji Temple

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken A temple of the Shingon sect founded as Saikoji in 807. In 1870, it merged with Choraku-ji Temple and changed...

#124 Hakuseiji (Fuka Jizo)

Okikamuro, Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Hakuseiji Temple on Okikamuro Island (connected with a bridge to Oshima island) and its annex...

#121 Ikada Hachimangu

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Stunning wood sculptures by local carpenters called "Choshu Daiku". Visited this shrine inspired by a book...