sleepy town of Mashiko

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These days I am based in Mashiko town in Tochigi Prefecture. Mashiko town is known for its pottery. I have just visited the place once because Im not really interested in pottery although their creation is great. Local and foreign tourists flocked to this area and last summer I was dropping by this place and catched a glimpse at their mascot.

last summer also my husband brought me to Mashiko Nature park where the Saimyoji Temple is located. The place looks ancient and lush surrounded by huge trees and the structure itself is wooden that makes it so interesting. It was rebuild many times and some devotees trek to pray or do some sight seeing. There is a high stairs leading to the entrance and pagoda. Inside the structure we can see intricate wood carvings on the walls and ceilings. Outside at the garden, theres a lot of statues and a water fountain for washing hands used by Buddhist devotees.

This place is a refreshing getaway for meditation and sight seeing

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Photos

entrance hall
entrance hall of Saimyoji temple

stairway
stairway leading to the top

Info
bulletin board info about the temple

3-storey pagoda
me at 3-storey pagoda

statue
one of the interesting statue at the garden

handwashing
handwashing

bell tower
bell tower

interesting ceiling
artwork at the ceiling

statues
an array of odd-looking statues

wall carvings inside
wall carvings inside the main hall

statue
statue believe to be for dead babies

mascot
Mashiko Ceramic gallery beloved mascot

Comments

[stella]

wow
so historical,natural and ancient..