Monday, May 5, 2014

Zenkoji, Nagano

We had some time between trains so decided to visit Zenkoji, a Tendai and Jodoshu Buddhist temple built in the 7th Century. This temple contains a secret Buddha, which is supposed to be the first Buddha statue brought to Japan.


A sumo-worthy man rolling dough to make soba.


1000 cranes made from advertising flyers tied to a post


Straw zoris tied to the temple gates.


Getting prayer books inscribed by a faithful


Let the good luck incense smoke waft over us