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SHRINES & TEMPLES (Page 2)

Cherry blossoms at Koma Jinja Shrine

1300 year old Koma Jinja | HIDAKA

2021-07-15
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-07-15
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to see in Saitama
With: 3 Comments

Koma Jinja aka Koma Shrine, Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture Many years ago my husband and I visited a shrine on the way home from Chichibu. I didn’t think too much of it to be honest. The thatched roof former residence – a nationally designated Important Cultural property – out the backRead More →

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Chonenji ~ Hydrangea Temple in Hanno

2021-06-22
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-06-22
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to see in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Along the scenic route 299 from Hidaka to Yokoze (Chichibu), there is a very picturesque temple – Chonenji – that scintillates in June with stunning hydrangea. I had this one saved on my Google Maps with a note “hydrangea”. However, I have absolutely no recollection of making that note orRead More →

The hydrangea shrine Sashiogi Hikawa Jinja

The hydrangea shrine in Saitama City

2021-06-02
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-06-02
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Summer in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama
With: 2 Comments

You hear so much about “ajisai dera” (hydrangea temples) at this time of year in Japan. But what about hydrangea shrines? Hundreds of shrines throughout Saitama have some hydrangea on their grounds, but for some reason its all about the hydrangea temples! Well there is an actual reason – hydrangea’sRead More →

Wisteria at Tamashiki Shrine

Wisteria, Tamashiki Shrine and Park | KAZO

2021-04-22
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-04-22
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Spring in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama
With: 2 Comments

Another wisteria spot in Saitama for you today – this time in Kazo City. This time, one that is quite famous. Not Ashikaga famous, but locally famous. Tamashiki shrine in Kazo may not be nationally famous for its wisteria, but it is for its kagura. The Kagura of Tamashiki ShrineRead More →

Iwadono Kannon Shoboji Higashimatsuyama

Iwadono Kannon aka Shoboji | Higashimatsuyama

2021-03-12
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-03-12
In: Cherry blossoms, SHRINES & TEMPLES, Spring in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Iwadono Kannon is the most common name used for Shoboji temple in Higashimatsuyama. However, on Google maps its called Shōbōji and that is the name that has stuck with me. The legendary gingko tree at Shoboji is one of my personal favorite posts on this blog! But there is moreRead More →

Takao Hikawa Shrine in Kitamoto Saitama Prefecture

Kitamoto’s Takao Hikawa Shrine

2021-03-06
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-03-06
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to see in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

On the Kitamoto stretch of the former Kamakura Kaido, there are several shrines and temples. Each of them has something very interesting about them. And most of them are quite photogenic. Perhaps the best known of them is the Takao Hikawa Shrine. It is famous for having Japan’s largest “omikuji”.Read More →

Tokushoji

Tokushoji Temple in Ageo, Saitama 2021

2021-02-15
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-02-15
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to see in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Initially I had information for Tokushoji tucked away as bonus content in the Enomoto Farm post. However, I have since visited the temple a couple of times and accumulated dozens of photos! Moreover, the floral fonts the temple added in 2021 have attracted more interest in the temple. Hence, itRead More →

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Seitenkyu and shrines near Meiji factory and Sumiyoshi

2021-02-12
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-02-12
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to do in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Seitenkyu and other shrines and Temples – and a couple of other things to do – near the early blooming cherry blossoms of Sumiyoshi Sakura no Sato in North Eastern area of Sakado. And also near Meiji Chocolate factory. Please note that the cherry blossoms do not bloom every year.Read More →

Oni demon at Kijin Shrine Ranzan used in Kijin article and free resources for setsubun

A special place for Setsubun: Kijin Shrine

2021-01-03
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2021-01-03
In: SHRINES & TEMPLES, Spring in Saitama, Things to see in Saitama, Winter in Saitama
With: 1 Comment

Kijin (Kidin) shrine: one of a few shrines nationwide dedicated to demon. Hot on the heels of the New Year celebrations, is Setsubun. Setsubun is a festival marking the end of winter and coming of spring. It is celebrated annually on the 3rd of February. However, for the first timeRead More →

Hodosan shrine

Hodosan Shrine, Nagatoro’s Fortune Climbing Mountain

2020-11-20
By: Lynda (Elle)
On: 2020-11-20
In: Outdoors in Saitama, SHRINES & TEMPLES, Things to see in Saitama
With: 0 Comments

Hodosan shrine, one of my top ten favorite shrines of all time, is one of those rare shrines that is well worth going out of your way to visit. Apart from its intriguing 1900 year history, the beauty and detail of the shrine and the grounds will captivate you inRead More →

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