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Amida-ji Hakone: Refuge Temple of Princess Kazu-no-miya

Amidaji in Tonosawa, Hakone, was founded in 1604 by the ascetic monk Mokujiki Dansei. Famous as the funeral site of Princess Kazu-no-miya (1877), the temple now hosts biwa lute performances and is celebrated for its hydrangeas.

Amidaji in Tonosawa, Hakone, was founded in 1604 by the ascetic monk Mokujiki Dansei (a “tree-eating” monk who renounced grain). Famous as the site of the 1877 funeral of Princess Kazu-no-miya (1846-1877) — the imperial princess who married Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi for political union — the temple now hosts biwa lute performances by its abbot, who recites classical narratives like the Heike Monogatari. Hydrangeas in June-July make the rain-soaked approach especially atmospheric. A 20-minute uphill walk from Tonosawa Station preserves its hidden quietude.

Last updated: May 2, 2026

Main Hall of Amidaji in Hakone — Jodo-shu temple founded 1604

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Princess Kazu-no-miya — wife of Shogun Iemochi, died at Hakone Tonosawa 1877

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Garden at Amidaji — quiet retreat above Tonosawa Hot Spring

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Hydrangeas at Amidaji — coloring the rain-soaked path in June-July

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Biwa player — classical art continued by the abbot of Amidaji

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