May 31, 2016 - 1 min read

Teisho-in Temple, Kaminagaya

A charming, intimate Buddhist temple

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

Taking it easy by the path

The main hall at the end of its path

Lanterns make good perches for lions

A pagoda at the entrance

These statues welcome you by the gate

A pilgrim hoping for alms

The bell is a big one

Quietly sitting near the main hall

Carved lions and fish under the eaves of the hall

The peaceful grounds

In Kaminagaya in the suburbs of Yokohama, the locals' spiritual needs are met by this temple and neighbouring shinto shrine Nagaya-tenmangu. Compact but attractive, Teisho-in has a peaceful atmosphere, and is home to an attractive main hall with interesting carved lions and fish on the beams under the eaves. The grounds are neatly tended, and populated by a range of statues: a pilgrim waiting for alms, a cute little girl by the path, a selection of Buddhist deities.

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