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Eigen-ji (Momiji Temple)
茨城県
The beloved 'Momiji Temple' Soto Zen ancient temple where about 400 maples blaze in brilliant autumn color each November in Daigo
10 min walk from JR Hitachi-Daigo Station
1571 Daigo, Daigo, Ibaraki
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A Soto Zen temple in Daigo affectionately called 'Momiji Temple' (Maple Temple), a renowned autumn foliage site.
The principal Shaka Nyorai presides over a quiet mountain temple where Zen teachings and natural beauty fuse.
In autumn about 400 maples turn a blazing red, filling the grounds in a spectacular display.
Peak foliage is early to mid-November; a combined foliage tour with Fukuroda Falls i…
A Soto Zen temple said to have been founded during the Oei era (1394-1428).
The founder is unknown, but it was established as a Zen training hall in Daigo's mountains.
Soto is a Zen school founded by Dogen, centering on zazen meditation practice.
In the medieval period it gathered regional worship a…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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