Taya Cave (Taya San Yu Ga Dou) is a huge artificial cave, about 570 meters in total length. It originated in the 13th century and is now a registered historical site of Yokohama City. This cave was primarily made by Shingon Buddhist monks who excavated and sculpted the cave into the hillside.
Photos are not allowed inside the cave. These are screen shots from the Taya Cave website.
The Taya Cave site is about a 30 minute walk from the Ofuna train station. Or visitors can take a bus. The entrance fee is 400 yen and a candle is included with entry.
These are photos I took at the entrance of the site.
Another interesting place to visit!
Ofuna Kannon-ji is a Soto Zen Buddhism Bukkaisan Temple located in Ofuna, Kanagawa. Fundraising for construction began in February 1927 and construction began on April 14, 1929. In 1934, construction was discontinued due to the Great Depression. It was resumed in 1957, and the completion ceremony was held April 28, 1960.
Ofuna Kannon is a short walk from the Ofuna Station. Short in distance, but very uphill.
Sannon Gate
The admission fee to the site is 300 yen for adults, and you are on your honor to put your money in the box.
More steps!
This woman was just setting up her paints and told me I could take her picture after I asked.
This is the view of Ofuna Station and beyond.
Visitors are allowed to enter the statue from the back.
Inside are many many Buddhist statues.
Outside again.
Going down.
Daibonsho Bell
Friday I traveled to Izu Kogen, at the invitation of the carving teacher I previously took a couple of classes. If you are interested in Buddhist wood carving, please contact Mr. Hitoshi Yamazaki.
The statues in this section of the exhibit were carved by Mr. Yamazaki. Not only were these statues interesting to look at, but he explained many things about the carvings and Buddhism in English for us!
The statues in this section of the exhibit are carved by student carvers.
The exhibition is being held at Art Gallery Sauin inside the Izu Kogen Station for a few more days: May 22, 23, 25, 28, 30, from 10 am - 4 pm, and admission is free. I highly recommend checking it out!
