Hattasan Son-ei-ji Temple

An old Buddhism temple in the mountain

This old Buddhism temple 'Son-ei-ji' founded in 725 has been famous as 'Hattasan' in this area. When you arrive at the parking lot or bus stop, you will find a path to an old gate 'Nio-mon'. You can ...

Hattasan Temple

Crowded with locals in new year, spring sakura seasons. Summer time is not a peak season but yet you can enjoy walkig in the woods from the wooden gare to the main building. This temple is also f...

Is there a director in the temple?

Original Text

The destination "Hotayama Soneiji Temple" is called "Hatasan" and is an old temple of the Shingon sect that is familiar to many people 々. From "Niomon", the approach continues with En 々. It seems that you can enjoy the four seasons such as cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and autumn leaves in the precincts of cedar trees that are over 400 years old. "Chozuya" has such a beautiful umbrella hanging on the ceiling! Is there a director in the temple? But it was an interesting production. The statue of Shokanzeon Bosatsu, the principal image of Soneiji Temple, is a historical view of evil ...

Red leavesまつり

Original Text

We received "Chestnut Dango" that will be released only during the autumn leaves season. It is an odango that can feel autumn with crushed chestnuts in bean paste and rice cakes. Ordinary simple dumplings are also delicious, but if you say limited, you will be intrigued.

A temple with beautiful hydrangeas

Original Text

There is a profound Niomon gate, an important cultural property that goes a little from the parking lot. A long approach continues beyond that. It's quite difficult because there are long stairs ahead. The rebuilt main hall is very nice. There is a dango teahouse on the way back and most people buy it. Buy a ticket at a vending machine and have it exchanged. The colorful hydrangea bloomed and dusty in time, and the blue umbrella was also decorated and it was very beautiful.