Saimyoji Temple Garden & maples

26 Koura-cho Ikedera, Inugami-gun Shiga Pref.

Saimyoji Temple is one of The Three Temples "Kotoh-sanzan."
The main hall, three-storied pagoda and the Deva gate "Nitenmon" are still preserved.

The gate to the living quaters of Saimyoji Temple & an old maple tree at right

The tortoise islet at left, the crane islet at the center right, and pond of the Japanese character for heart

Going around pond style "Hohrai" garden seen from the path to the upper garden
The crane islet in the center, the tortoise islet of this side

You see beautiful green moss & curving stream in the upper garden.

The Deva Gate "Nitenmon" guarded by Zohchohten & Jikokuten, with maples

The main Hall with the architecture in the Kamakura period, and maple trees

Elegant Three-storied pagoda surrounded with maples

It is truely said that it's a noted place for maple.

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