ياماناشي

11‏/09‏/2014

Toko-ji in Kofu

Beautiful dry garden with magnificent standing rocks

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

The sand resembles the ocean lapping at the shore

Rock sentinels in the kare-san-sui garden

Paving stones set in white sand resemble a river with rocks

Traditionally styled open sided room - a rest area

Ripple design in the sand

Arrangement with huge rock and small statues

Wooden building with gracefully shaped roof

Blue bell-flowers beside the path

Stone lantern among trees

Lotuses in pots in front of the main hall

Toko-ji's pond is shaped like the ideogram for 'dragon'

Roof framed by bell tower

The bell tower stands beside a gate

Gate in the wall around Toko-ji

I almost missed seeing this Kamakura Era temple. Setting out to explore Kofu by electric bicycle, I started the day off with Takeda Shrine, and went to about ten different temples and shrines including fabulous Kai-Zenkoji. I was riding along a hill road looking down over vineyards when I spied a temple roof. My first thought was "I've seen enough temples today", but the I decided to have a quick look, and I'm glad I did! There is a beautiful kare-san-sui garden with some really great rocks. There is also a pond, and a pleasant rest area styled like a traditional Japanese room complete with hanging scroll and flower arrangement.

هل كانت هذه المقالة مفيدة؟

Help us improve the site

Give Feedback

Cathy Cawood

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

جارٍ المتابعة تابع

Thank you for your support!

Your feedback has been sent.