Jikkō-in, Buddhist temple and sangha residence in Ōhara, Japan
Jikkō-in is a Buddhist temple and monastic residence featuring a central garden in the Ōhara area. The garden holds a pond shaped like the Japanese character for heart, with water flowing from the Ritsusen River through a waterfall into the basin.
The temple began in 1013 as a monastic quarters called Jikkō-bō. In 1919 it relocated to its current position, nestled between two neighboring temples in the Ōhara area.
The Kyakuden Guest Hall displays paintings of 36 Chinese poets alongside instruments used in traditional Buddhist chanting practices. You can see how literature and religious music intertwine throughout this space.
The reception hall offers the best view of the garden, where you can sit comfortably while enjoying matcha tea with traditional sweets. Plan your visit during daylight hours since the indoor seating relies on natural light to showcase the garden properly.
The garden grows special cherry trees that bloom from late autumn into spring, creating a rare display of blossoms alongside seasonal fall colors. This unusual flowering pattern surprises visitors accustomed to seeing cherry blooms only in spring.
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