Dojoji Temple
Dojoji Temple
4.5
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GORUGO62
奈良32 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
It seems to be a temple of Anchin and Kiyohime. From the parking lot in front of the approach (400 yen), you can see the stairs and entrance in front. Nio-sama on either side of the gate. Shoko in the main hall. Then I did it for a week. I did not visit the Treasure Buddha Hall.
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Written 30 June 2024
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nakajimah
Bagneux, France1,021 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Famous spot due to the story of Antin and Kiyohime, the Dojoji temple, the most ancient in the Wakayama prefecture, is 1 hour away by train from the JR Wakayama station. One has to climb steps of strong slope to touch the sanmon gate. The building welcoming visitors has two parts, one devoted to the story of Antin and Kiyohime and the other to different Buddhist statues. In the former room, the chief monk related the story using a roll of paper being painted different steps of the story (Dojoji engi emaki, copy), and he concluded his speech with "you must love your wife who is the pillar of home, then the home becomes the paradise." In the latter room, there are a few national treasure statues. I remarked 2 statues made in Gandhara in the 5th century AD. Note that the temple has not bell since the story happened in 928. I strongly recommend to visit here.
Written 23 May 2015
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Ben69059
Singapore, Singapore363 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Temple with sakura view. It is,about 50km and a 1 hour drive from wakayama Station. JR train available but infrequent. Parking available, nearer inside is cheaper.
Written 31 March 2024
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sugarmountain2016
Nagakute, Japan5,481 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This temple is famous for the legend of Anchin Kiyohime. A few dozen steps up from the lower mountain path is the Nio-mon Gate, which leads to the temple grounds. I don’t think the Anchin Kiyohime legend is a true story, but I enjoy the tantalising explanation that earth was found in the place where the bell used to be. The National Treasure Buddha statue is in the Treasure Museum, and the admission fee was 700 yen with explanation from the chief priest. I gave up going in because I didn't have time on tour, because I heard everything explained and it took 40 minutes. I mean, is it poor to want a slightly cheaper admission without explanation?
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Written 7 October 2024
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