Mimuroto-ji Temple
Mimurotoji (Mimurodo-ji) is the 10th temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. A picturesque mountain temple, its courtyard is filled with beds of lotus plants and a memorial beside the belfry is associated with Ukifune in The Tale of Genji. |
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Mimurotoji temple's belfry and pagoda. |
The temple's hondo displays a strong Chinese influence in its architecture. |
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Mimurotoji's Chinese-style hondo. |
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Lotus plants at
Mimuroto-ji, situated in the hills east of Uji River. |
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Steps leading up to
Mimuroto-ji temple. |
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View of
Mimuroto-ji temple from the main steps. |
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Memorial to the Hashihime, the Maiden of
the Bridge. |
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