Japan Travel Guide: Ashikaga, Tochigi has more temples than Kamakura! And I visited some that should not be missed!
00:55 Gyodosan Joinji Temple
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The temple is called the ‘Koyasan of Kanto’ and is built in the mountains surrounded by steep cliffs. It is said to have been founded by Gyoki Shonin in 714 and flourished as a place of mountain temple worship. The view from the Seishin-tei tea house on top of the cliff walls has been depicted in Hokusai’s ‘Hanging-cloud Bridge’. Designated as the prefecture’s first scenic spot in 1975.
Approximately 10 minutes from Ashikaga Interchange on the Kita Kanto Expressway
Approximately 30 minutes from Ota Kiryu Interchange on the Kita Kanto Expressway
Approximately 40 minutes from Sano Fujioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway
Approximately a 40 walk from ‘Gyodosan’ stop on the Ashikaga city bus Gyodo bus route.
04:25 Chorin-ji Temple
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This friendly temple has a coffee shop that operates twice a week at no set schedule between 10-12am.
It is famous for its autumn leaves. Momijigari is the Japanese tradition of visiting areas where leaves have turned red in the autumn. The word comes from the two Japanese words momiji (紅葉) meaning "red leaves" or "maple tree" and kari (狩り), "hunting". It is also called kōy
07:08 Komyoji Temple
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Komyoji Temple has a long history. Beautiful with its landscaped garden. This temple is very active and offers many activities.
About 1km northwest from Ashikaga IC (about 5 minutes)
Train: Approximately 5 km north of Ashikagashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line (20 minutes by taxi)
About 4km north from JR Ryomo Line Ashikaga Station (15 minutes by taxi)
09:50. Saishoji Temple
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This temple was founded by Gyoki and built by Emperor Shomu. The current Chief Priest is the 94th in the line.
In the 8th century, this area was close to the northern border of Japan, and the Tohoku region was settled by the Emishi, a people who did not belong to the central government in Nara or Kyoto.
Therefore, Bishamonten, the god of war who protected the north, was enshrined here.
Later, this temple became a sacred place where warlords prayed for victory in battle, many monks have been praying for the peace and security of the nation, and people make prayers.
Access
30 minutes from Ashikaga I.C on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
25 minutes from Oota-Kiryu I.C on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
60 minutes from Sano-Fujioka I.C on the Tohoku Expressway
20 minutes by Taxi from Tobu Isesaki-Line Ashikagashi Station or JR Ryomo Line Ashikaga Station
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