Shingen Takeda moved this temple from Isawa to Kofu, and his wife's grave is in the cemetery. Takeda's own grave is at a nearby location. Enko-in is one of the Kofu Gozan temples located near between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji. Many old cherry trees around the temple must create lovely spring scenes. There is some wonderful landscaping with rocks in the garden, and you can see views out over Kofu.
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Enko-in
One of the five Kofu Gozan temples
By Cathy Cawood
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Justin Velgus
8 years ago
Why is there a Hello Kitty doll next to the vase?
Hello Kitty is everywhere!
Olga
9 years ago
I also would like to know what is that statue with children, a jizo or not
Selena Hoy
9 years ago
So pretty, and looks like you visited on a lovely day.
Thank you Selena! It was a beautiful September day in Kofu!
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