Hasedera, a modern temple in Kamakura
Hasedera (長谷寺)
A mystical statue, hydrangea at full bloom, a modern dry landscape garden. This is the Hasedera temple in Kamakura, the probably second oldest temple in the city, also simply known as Hase . It is the 4th station of the thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage in the Kanto area.
The Hasedera temple is most famous for its eleven-headed Kannon statue, which is over 9 meters high. The temple is of the Jodo school of Buddhism and is said to have been founded in 736.
The Hasedera garden and Hojo- pond can be found just behind the temple entrance while it is advised to climb until the top of the mountain to have a stunning view over the ocean.
Contents
Introduction
History of the temple
Buildings
-Kannon-dō
-Amida-dō
-Jizo-dō
-Benten-dō/ Benten-kutsu
-Daikoku-dō
-Inari-sha
-Kyōzō
-Shoin
Gardens
-Go-en Garden
-Mossy Pond Garden
-Pond Garden
Plants in the Garden
The Kannon Museum
Events
Restaurants & Cafes
Anika’s Impressions
Access & General Information
Around Hasedera
14 pages
31 pictures
17 MB / 24MB
2019
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