A few minutes' walk south of Shimizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are two small, neighbouring Buddhist temples, separated only by a low wall between their respective graveyards. Joshun-ji has a couple of interesting Buddhist statues, and the incense wafting around lent it a spiritual atmosphere. There's less to see at Myosenji until you look up under the eaves of the main hall, where you'll find an impressive carved dragon waiting to leap out.
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Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji
Neighbouring Buddhist temples in Shimizu, Shizuoka
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Odilia Sindy Okinawati
9 years ago
I like the pictures. Sometimes I still confuse how to differentiate between shinto shrine and budhism temple.
I sometimes get confused too! But shinto shrines usually have the simple Torii gate, while Buddhist temples often have statues of deities.
Katie Jackson
9 years ago
Gorgeous photos. It looks like a calm, relaxing, and lovely place.
Thank you! I do enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in temples.
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