Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijō-an is a little complex including a Buddhist temple, Konpira-ji, a Shinto shrine, Sōkōchi jinja, and a cottage, Ichijō-an, where the haiku poet Tōyōjō Matsune lived for a while. I visited on a freezing day in January when the mountains around were white with snow and many of the trees were austerely bare. Nevertheless, it’s an attractive spot.
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Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijo-an
A lovely nook in one of Toon’s isolated valleys
By Anonymous
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The cottage Ichijo-an where Matsune composed haiku
Ichijo-an means "one mat hermitage", but this is not strictly accurate...
The rustic name board above the entrance
In the grounds of Konpira-ji Temple
Moss and lichen covers everything
This red man is rather scary
The four enormous and ancient cedars at Konpira-ji Temple
Weak winter sun illuminates the snowy mountains around Konpira-ji
Bust of the haiku poet Tōyōjō Matsune
This fantastically old Japanese beech is still thriving, with a bit help
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Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu
13 years ago
I have to agree about the red human sculpture, it's a bit scary.
Good job on the photos. I like the 8th photo, the one with the light illuminating from the trees...
Good job on the photos. I like the 8th photo, the one with the light illuminating from the trees...
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Good job on the photos. I like the 8th photo, the one with the light illuminating from the trees...