Mannenji Temple, Buddhist temple in Iwamizawa, Japan
Mannenji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Iwamizawa with traditional Japanese architecture centered around a main prayer hall and surrounding ceremonial spaces. The complex includes wooden structures and landscaped gardens that reflect the design principles of the Jodo sect.
The temple was founded following the naming traditions of Buddhism, with its name meaning Ten Thousand Years as part of the Jodo sect's heritage. Its establishment reflects the spread of this Buddhist sect throughout Hokkaido.
The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and rituals while serving as a spiritual center for the local community in Hokkaido prefecture.
The temple is accessible by regular bus service from central Iwamizawa and welcomes visitors throughout the year. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will walk through both the building and surrounding grounds.
The temple houses the Okiku doll, whose hair has grown continuously since arriving at the temple following its owner's death. This unusual phenomenon draws attention from visitors curious about the doll's mysterious properties.
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