Fujinomiya tour
My friend’s friend and wife invited my friend and me to visit Fujinomiya, his home town, with them.
First we visited Sengen Taisha Shrine, a place I’ve visited before. This time I heard personal stories.
We ate lunch at a local Japanese place. I had Fujinomiya yakisoba.
The other three ordered Okonomiyaki.
After lunch, we went to Taisekiji Temple. Taisekiji was founded in 1290 by Nikko Shonin (disciple of Nichiren Daishonin), and is the head temple of the Nichiren Shoshu sect. It is a major pilgrimage destination, and houses significant treasures, including a five-story pagoda. It is a famous sightseeing spot with over 5000 cherry trees.
The Japanese style garden was gorgeous, even though it was a cool drizzly day.
I am always thankful for the friendly generosity of people in Japan. I totally enjoyed the day!
3 comments:
Oh, there are so many interesting things to see. Just look at that last photo of the two trees growing inside the remains of an ancient and gigantic stump of a tree!
Both of these places are so gorgeous but the first one really wowed me with so much water and the cherry blossoms. I haven't had yakisoba or okonomiaki for ages. I need to tell Rick we have to do that again and soon!
It's always more fun to visit these places with people who know them well - such a pretty garden!
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