Iwama-dera Temple

Iwamadera is the 12th temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage.

Iwamadera Temple Hondo

Iwamadera Temple hondo.

The temple inspired Basho to write his famous haiku poem about a frog jumping into a pond.

Iwamadera Temple View

View from the grounds of Iwamadera Temple.

Iwamadera Temple Hall

A low railing guards the pond that inspired Basho.

Iwamadera Temple Bamboo

Bamboo forest behind the temple.