2010-07-05

Small temples in Setagaya: June 27, 2010




When I am walking in Tokyo, I find many small temples and shrines.

Most of them are not famous, but they keep green nature. Some of them hold seasonal festivals and keep the function of “local community centers”.

I passed over several temples while walking in Setagaya ward. One of them was Saifgukuji Temple.

It is one of many temples which belong to Shingon sect of Buddhism. There stood sculptures of guardians in the gate. There were Buddha sculptures in the garden. They also have a cemetery.

Butterflies were floating and birds were dinging in the garden.

Cultural events like Rakugo performance are often held here.

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