Makinoo-dera is the 4th temple on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. |
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Cherry blossom and misty
mountains at Makinoodera Temple. |
The temple can be reached only by a gruelling half-hour climb up steep steps through the forest, but the view is worth it. |
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View from the Makinoodera Temple courtyard. |
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Pilgrims at Makinoodera (Sefukuji) Temple hondo. |
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Small temple associated with Kobo Daishi halfway
up the mountain path. |
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Steps leading to Makinoodera Temple. |